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- Dictionaryconfound/kənˈfaʊnd/
verb
- 1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations: "the inflation figure confounded economic analysts" Similar
- 2. mix up (something) with something else: "he was forever confounding managerialism with idealism"
exclamation
- 1. used to express anger or annoyance: dated "oh confound it, where is the thing?"
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Confound means to confuse and surprise someone, or to affect the result of a scientific experiment in a way that makes it less clear that one thing causes another. Learn more about the verb confound, its synonyms, and its usage in different contexts.
- English (US)
CONFOUND meaning: 1. to confuse and very much surprise...
- Znaczenie Confound, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
CONFOUND definicja: 1. to confuse and very much surprise...
- Confound: Vietnamese Translation
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- Confound: Polish Translation
CONFOUND translate: zadziwiać, wprawiać w zakłopotanie,...
- Confound: Russian Translation
CONFOUND translate: сбивать с толку, ставить в тупик . Learn...
- Confound: Czech Translation
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- Confound: Indonesian Translation
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- English (US)
Learn the meaning of confound, a verb that can mean to confuse, refute, shame, or mix up. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
Confound means to confuse and surprise someone, or to affect the result of a scientific experiment. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with examples and related words.
Confound definition: to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse. See examples of CONFOUND used in a sentence.
Definitions of confound. verb. be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. synonyms: bedevil, befuddle, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw. confuse, disconcert, flurry, put off. cause to feel embarrassment. see more. verb. mistake one thing for another. synonyms: conflate, confuse.
Definition of confound verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb 'confound', which can mean to confuse, to curse, to contradict, or to defeat. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for 'confound' in British and American English.