verb
mistake one thing for another
Synonyms
Examples
- you are confusing me with the other candidate
- I mistook her for the secretary
verb
be confusing or perplexing to
Synonyms
Examples
- cause to be unable to think clearly
- These questions confuse even the experts
- This question completely threw me
- This question befuddled even the teacher
verb
cause to feel embarrassment
Synonyms
Examples
- The constant attention of the young man confused her
verb
assemble without order or sense
Synonyms
Examples
- She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence
verb
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
Synonyms
Examples
- Her remarks confused the debate
- Their words obnubilate their intentions