confuse · verb T /kənˈfjuːz/
Word family
Nouns: confusion
Adjectives: confused, confusing
Verbs: confuse
confuse (NOT THINK CLEARLY)
B2 to make someone unable to think clearly, or to make something difficult to understand
Dictionary examples:
You're confusing him! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time.
Stop confusing the issue!
Learner example:
When the corpse was found he - successfully - tried to confuse Mrs. Marple, Scotland Yard and the members of the family where he was the doctor. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)
confuse (THINK ONE IS ANOTHER)
B2 to think that one person or thing is another person or thing
Dictionary examples:
I think you're confusing me with my sister - we look quite similar.
It's easy to confuse his films, because he tends to use the same actors.
Learner example:
I had confused the two words, "uvas", which means grapes, and "huevos", which means eggs and said "huevas", which unfortunately means testicles, instead... (First Certificate in English; B2; Swedish)
