word
Confuse
Kuh-NFYOOZ
/kʌˈnfjuːz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
confuse
Dictionary meaning
To mistake one thing for another.
Examples
- I confused the two famous musicians as they looked very similar.
- Their remarks confused the debate.
Synonyms: confound
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