confuse

verb
UK: /kənˈfjuːz/
US: /kənˈfjuːz/

  1. To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.

    1. The loud noise confuse me.
    2. The complicated instructions really confuse many users who are new to system.

  2. To mix up two or more things so that they are no longer distinct.

    1. I always confuse Tom and his brother.
    2. It's easy to confuse these two very similar plant species when you see them.

  3. To surprise and slightly shock someone.

    1. His decision to quit the job confuse everyone.
    2. The sudden announcement of her resignation did confuse a number of her colleagues.

Synonyms

perplex baffle muddle disorient
confuse adjective

  1. Unable to think clearly; bewildered.

    1. I am confuse now.
    2. After the accident, the driver seemed confuse and disoriented.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confuse" in English means: To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something., To mix up two or more things so that they are no longer distinct., To surprise and slightly shock someone..

The phonetic transcription of "confuse" is /kənˈfjuːz/ in British English and /kənˈfjuːz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confuse": perplex, baffle, muddle, disorient.

Example usage of "confuse": "The loud noise confuse me.". More examples on the page.