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to confuse
01
to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else
Transitive: to confuse sth
Examples
She confused her coworker's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.
02
to make someone uncertain or unclear about something, causing them unable to understand it
Transitive: to confuse sb
Examples
The complicated instructions confused the students during the experiment.
03
to make something harder to understand by adding complexity
Transitive: to confuse an issue or process
Examples
The new instructions only confused the process, making it harder to follow.
04
to combine or arrange things in a disorganized or chaotic manner
Transitive: to confuse sth
Examples
He confused the puzzle pieces, making it impossible to put it together.
05
to cause someone to feel embarrassed, awkward, or self-conscious
Transitive: to confuse sb
Examples
The unexpected compliment confused her, making her blush.
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