confuse

[kənˈfjuːz]

confuse Definition

• 1. to make someone uncertain or unable to understand something
• 2. to mistake one thing for another

Using confuse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confuse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The instructions confused me, so I had to ask for help.

• Example

  I always confuse the twins because they look so similar.

• Example

  The new road layout is confusing drivers.

• Example

  Her explanation only confused the matter further.

confuse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confuse

• bewilder
• perplex
• baffle
• muddle
• mix up

Antonyms for confuse

• clarify
• enlighten
• explain

Idioms Using confuse

• confuse the hell out of someone

  to completely bewilder or perplex someone

  Example

  The complicated instructions confused the hell out of me.

• confuse someone's mind

  to make someone unable to think clearly or logically

  Example

  The constant interruptions confused my mind and made it hard to focus.

• confuse someone's priorities

  to cause someone to lose sight of what is important or to prioritize the wrong things

  Example

  The new job confused her priorities and she started neglecting her family.

Phrases with confuse

• confuse someone with someone else

  to mistake one person for another

  Example

  I'm sorry, I must have confused you with someone else.

• be/get confused about something

  to be uncertain or unable to understand something

  Example

  I'm a bit confused about what we're supposed to do next.

• confuse the issue

  to make a situation more complicated and difficult to understand

  Example

  Bringing up irrelevant details will only confuse the issue.

Origins of confuse

from Latin 'confusus', meaning 'mixed together'

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Summary: confuse in Brief

To 'confuse' [kənˈfjuːz] means to make someone uncertain or unable to understand something, or to mistake one thing for another. It can refer to anything from instructions to people. Examples include 'The new road layout is confusing drivers,' and 'Her explanation only confused the matter further.' The idiom 'confuse the hell out of someone' denotes complete bewilderment.