confuse

US /kənˈfjuːz/

UK /kənˈfjuːz/

1.

to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

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The instructions confused him.

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His explanation only served to confuse me further.

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bewilder perplex puzzle baffle disorient

2.

to mistake one person or thing for another

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I always confuse him with his brother.

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Don't confuse facts with opinions.

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mistake mix up muddle up conflate

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confused confusion confusing