Confound
To confuse or perplex; to cause someone to mistake one thing for another or to be unable to think clearly.
verbConfound
To confuse or perplex; to cause someone to mistake one thing for another or to be unable to think clearly.
verbImagine This
If a drug addict does not find a way to quit his bad habit, his mind will be all mixed up and confused. Worst of all, he could end up dead.
Sounds Like
kÉn-FOUND
Looks Like
con-found
Remember This
In statistics, a confounding variable interferes with the apparent relationship between two variables, making it hard to tell which factor is responsible.
Other Forms
Connect With
bewilder, perplex, baffle, obscure
Note
Confound is slightly more formal than confuse and can imply an element that unexpectedly complicates understanding. It is not the same as 'con-found' in the sense of a crime; keep it as 'to mentally perplex'.