confuse

Verb (5)confuses, confused, confusing

1. mistake one thing for another“you are confusing me with the other candidate”Synonyms: confoundMore general mistake, misidentifySimilar blur, jumble
2. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly“These questions confuse even the experts”“This question completely threw me”“This question befuddled even the teacher”Synonyms: throwfoxbefuddlefuddlebedevilconfounddiscombobulateMore general affect, impactMore specific perplex, demoralize, disorientSimilar flurry, disconcert
3. cause to feel embarrassment“The constant attention of the young man confused her”Synonyms: flurrydisconcertput offMore general embarrass, abashMore specific distract, fluster, botherSimilar throw, fox
4. assemble without order or sense“She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence”Synonyms: jumblemix upMore general assemble, pieceMore specific addle, muddleSimilar confound
5. make unclear, indistinct, or blurred“Her remarks confused the debate”“Their words obnubilate their intentions”Synonyms: blurobscureobnubilateMore general change, alterMore specific muddySimilar confound