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CONFUSES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Confuses.

Confuses - as a verb

Mistake one thing for another

Example: "You are confusing me with the other candidate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confound14

Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Example: "These questions confuse even the experts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevil13befuddle15confound14discombobulate23fox13fuddle11throw11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to feel embarrassment

Example: "The constant attention of the young man confused her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disconcert15flurry12put off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abash10embarrass13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assemble without order or sense

Example: "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jumble17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assemble12piece9put togetherset uptack10tack together
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred

Example: "Her remarks confused the debate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blur6obnubilate14obscure11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The map confuses me more than it helps."
"The teacher's explanation confuses the students."
"The technical jargon confuses most people."
"Her behavior confuses me; I can't understand her motives."
"The conflicting advice confuses me even further."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confuses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CONFUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confuses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CONFUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confuses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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