confound (Meaning)
confound (v)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
mistake one thing for another
Synonyms & Antonyms of confound
Synonyms:
- discomfit
- go to one's head
- mortify
- weird out
- cozen
- fool
- take in
- dismay
- nonplus
- stick
- agitate
- mislead
- discomfort
- hoodwink
- abash
- faze
- disconcert
- delude
- distress
- discountenance
- unhinge
- perturb
- trick
- dupe
- stump
- chagrin
- discompose
- humbug
- misguide
- deceive
- beguile
- disquiet
- blow one's mind
Antonyms:
confound Sentence Examples
- The unexpected results of the experiment seemed to confound the researchers.
- His ability to speak multiple languages often confounds people who meet him for the first time.
- The magician's sleight of hand tricks never failed to confound his audience.
- The complexity of the situation confounded even the most experienced analysts.
- The contradictory statements from witnesses served to confound the investigation.
- The sudden change in weather confounded the organizers' plans for the outdoor event.
- The politician's remarks seemed to confound his supporters and critics alike.
- The confluence of factors confounded attempts to predict the outcome of the election.
- The unexpected appearance of the celebrity confounded the partygoers.
- The confounding variables in the study made it difficult to draw clear conclusions.
FAQs About the word confound
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly, mistake one thing for another
baffle, bewilder, perplex, puzzle,confuse, muddle, get, discombobulate, beat, muddy
assure, satisfy, assure, satisfy,inform, reassure, reassure, inform, enlighten,enlighten
The unexpected results of the experiment seemed to confound the researchers.
His ability to speak multiple languages often confounds people who meet him for the first time.
The magician's sleight of hand tricks never failed to confound his audience.
The complexity of the situation confounded even the most experienced analysts.
