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to confuse
01
verwarren, in de war brengen
to make someone uncertain or unclear about something, causing them unable to understand it
Transitive: to confuse sb
Example
The complicated instructions confused the students during the experiment.
The sudden change in plans confused everyone involved.
His vague explanations only served to confuse the audience further.
02
verwarren, in de war brengen
to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else
Transitive: to confuse sth
Example
She confused her coworker 's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.
The similar appearance of the twins often caused visitors to confuse one sister for the other.
His thick accent occasionally led people to confuse his words, resulting in humorous misunderstandings during conversations.
03
verwirren, compliceren
to make something harder to understand by adding complexity
Transitive: to confuse an issue or process
04
verwarren, door elkaar halen
to combine or arrange things in a disorganized or chaotic manner
Transitive: to confuse sth
05
verwarren, in de war brengen
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, awkward, or self-conscious
Transitive: to confuse sb
Voorbeeld
The complicated instructions confused the students during the experiment.
The sudden change in plans confused everyone involved.
His vague explanations only served to confuse the audience further.
The complex technical terms used in the presentation confused the attendees.
The conflicting information in the report confused the readers.
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