Confuse Meaning in English
word
/kənˈfjuz/
kuhn-FYOOZ
/kənfjˈuːz/
kuhn-FYOOZ
Definition
To make someone unable to think clearly or to mix things up so that they are hard to tell apart.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common collocations: 'confuse someone', 'confuse A with B'. Can refer to mental state or mixing up objects, ideas, or people. Don't confuse with 'confused' (adjective) or 'confusing' (causing confusion).
Spanish: confundir - desorientarPortuguese (BR): confundir - atrapalharPortuguese (PT): confundir - baralharChinese (Simplified): 使困惑 - 混淆Chinese (Traditional): 使困惑 - 混淆Hindi: उलझन में डालना - भ्रमित करनाArabic: يُربك - يُخلط بينBengali: হতবুদ্ধি করা - গুলিয়ে ফেলাRussian: сбивать с толку - путатьJapanese: 混乱させる - 混同するVietnamese: làm bối rối - nhầm lẫnKorean: 혼란스럽게 하다 - 헷갈리게 하다Turkish: şaşırtmak - karıştırmakUrdu: الجھن میں ڈالنا - گڈمڈ کرناIndonesian: membingungkan - mencampuradukkan
Example Sentences
This math problem confuses me.
basic
Don't confuse salt with sugar.
basic
Loud noises confuse the dog.
basic
Sorry, I always confuse your name with your brother's.
natural
All these instructions just confuse me more.
natural
Don't let the technical words confuse you—it's actually simple.
natural