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confound

/kənˈfaʊnd/ verb · British & US
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What does confound mean?

verb

To confuse or perplex someone, or to cause something to become mixed up or unclear. To defeat or overcome someone or something.

Example

"The complex instructions were designed to confound the novice users."

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