confuse
Translation
to confuse, to mix up, to bewilder
Examples
The instructions completely confused me.
The instructions completely confused me.
Don't confuse me with my twin sister.
Don't confuse me with my twin sister.
You are confusing the issue.
You are confusing the issue.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to confuse ((sb.)) to make (sb.) unable to think clearly The strange map confused the tourists.
to confuse ((A)) with ((B)) to mistake (A) for (B) People often confuse me with my brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewilder, perplex, muddle; Antonyms: clarify, explain
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'fundere' (to pour), meaning 'to pour together, mix up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pouring different things together ('con-' + 'fuse') until they are all mixed up and unclear.