confuse

verb B1

Meaning

To confuse someone means to make them unable to understand something clearly.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "confuse" with "confused," which describes a feeling.

Example Sentences

Does this explanation confuse you or make things clearer ?
The instructions confuse me because they are not clear .
The instructions do not confuse me at all .

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