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Meaning of confound
to cause someone to become confused or uncertain
Etymology of confound
The word "confound" originated from the Old French word "confondre", which is derived from the Latin words "con" (together) and "fundere" (to pour), and initially meant "to melt or blend together"
Historically, the word was used to describe the act of mixing or blending things together, but over time, its meaning shifted to describe the act of causing confusion or uncertainty
Synonyms
perplex
bewilder
puzzle
confuse
disconcert
flummox
stump
baffle
mystify
nonplus
faze
confusticate
bedevil
vex
harass
plague
torment
badger
beset
addle
muddle
snarl
entangle
complicate
obscure
cloud
muddy
mix up
snafu
garble
jumble
mix
disorder
disrupt
disturb
upset
ruffle
rattle
fluster
discomfit
discomfort
embarrass
abash
discompose
flurry
dazzle
daze
stun
shock
astonish
amaze
astound
dumbfound
stupefy
stagger
startle
surprise
Definitions
- To cause someone to become confused or uncertain, especially because they are unable to understand something
- * To make something seem less clear or more difficult to understand
- * To show that a theory, idea, or expectation is wrong
Usage Examples
- The plot twist in the movie confounded the audience and left them wondering what would happen next
- * The complex instructions confounded me, and I had to ask for help
- * The results of the experiment confounded our initial hypothesis and led us to re-examine our assumptions