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confuse
[ kuhn-fyooz ]
verb (used with object)
- to perplex or bewilder:
The flood of questions confused me.
Synonyms: ,
- to make unclear or indistinct:
The rumors and angry charges tended to confuse the issue.
- to fail to distinguish between; associate by mistake; confound:
to confuse dates;
He always confuses the twins.
- to disconcert or abash:
His candor confused her.
Synonyms: , ,
- to combine without order; jumble; disorder:
Try not to confuse the papers on the desk.
Synonyms: , ,
- Archaic. to bring to ruin or naught.
confuse
/ əˈː /
verb
- to bewilder; perplex
- to mix up (things, ideas, etc); jumble
- to make unclear
he confused his talk with irrelevant details
- to fail to recognize the difference between; mistake (one thing) for another
- to disconcert; embarrass
- to cause to become disordered
the enemy ranks were confused by gas
Derived Forms
- Dzˌڳܲˈٲ, noun
- Dzˈڳܲ, adjectivenoun
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ڳܲ·· adjective
- Dz·ڳܲ····ٲ [k, uh, n-fyoo-z, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
- Dz·ڳܲ·· adverb
- ·Dz·ڳܲ verb (used with object) preconfused preconfusing
- ·Dz·ڳܲ verb (used with object) reconfused reconfusing
- un·Dz·ڳܲ·· adjective
- un·Dz·ڳܲ·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of confuse1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"After the attack, there's a sense that a war is looming. So tourists are confused about what to do," said Sansare.
"A lot of us are still numb. A lot of us are still angry, confused, sad, devastated - and some of us don't know how to feel, what to feel," said R.J.
Boss Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City they cannot get "confused" this season has been a success after reaching the FA Cup final.
“In a world that is now feeling so confusing and distressing, this weekend gives all of us a chance to find a sense of unity, purpose and support,” Tang said.
Rebellion — the movie can confuse first-time viewers who assume that all masterpieces must be swaggering, visionary totems.
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