Zoeken
to confound
01
verwirren, verwarren
to confuse someone, making it difficult for them to understand or think clearly
Transitive: to confound sb
Example
The intricate puzzle confounded even the most experienced puzzlers.
The unexpected turn of events confounded the researchers, challenging their previous theories.
The complex language used in the legal document confounded the average reader.
02
verwarren, door elkaar halen
to confuse one thing for another thing
Transitive: to confound sb/sth
Example
He confounded the names of the two similar-sounding medications.
I often confound the twins because they look so similar.
She confounded the dates and missed the important appointment.
Voorbeeld
The intricate puzzle confounded even the most experienced puzzlers.
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 maze confounded the participants, leaving them unable to find the exit.
The unfamiliar technology confounded the elderly couple, leaving them unable to use their new device.
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