con
found
Third Person
confounds
Present Participle
confounding
Past Tense
confounded
Past Participle
confounded
1
to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly
transitive
- The intricate maze confounded the participants, leaving them unable to find the exit.
- The unexpected turn of events confounded the researchers, challenging their previous theories.
- The complex language used in the legal document confounded the average reader.
- The intricate puzzle confounded even the most experienced puzzlers.
- The unfamiliar technology confounded the elderly couple, leaving them unable to use their new device.
2
to confuse one thing for another thing
transitive
- I often confound the twins because they look so similar.
- She confounded the dates and missed the important appointment.
- He confounded the names of the two similar-sounding medications.
- They confounded the directions and ended up in the wrong neighborhood.
- Don't confound the two issues; they are distinct and require separate consideration.
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