English dictionary

confuse

verb

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. mistake one thing for another

verb

  1. make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

verb

  1. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

verb

  1. assemble without order or sense

verb

  1. cause to feel embarrassment

Example sentences

you are confusing me with the other candidate
Her remarks confused the debate
Their words obnubilate their intentions
These questions confuse even the experts
This question completely threw me
This question befuddled even the teacher
She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence
The constant attention of the young man confused her

Synonyms

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