confound
verb
Simple meaning
To fail to see the difference.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑnˈfaʊnd
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Definition
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verb
To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.
To perplex or puzzle.
To defeat, to frustrate, to thwart.
To stun or amaze.
To combine in a confused fashion; to mingle so as to make the parts indistinguishable.
To cause to be ashamed; to abash.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Synonyms
Sense: to fail to see the difference
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