verb as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:He decided to befool his friend by putting fake wings on a chair, hoping to scare him.

Definition:To play a trick or deceive someone, making them appear foolish or act in an unwise way.

From befool someone

Example:The prankster enjoyed befooling his coworkers and often used their fears to his advantage.

Definition:To treat or handle in a joking or trickish way.

From buft off (as a verb) with befool