Confound Definition & Meaning
confound
- verb
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher"
- mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary"
"Confound" in song lyrics
See how confound is used in real songs:
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"And Time that gave doth now his gift confound."
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LX -
"In other accents do this praise confound"
William Shakespeare — Sonnet LXIX -
"My shame be his that did my fame confound;"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with confound
Usage tips for "confound"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confound" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confound to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does confound mean?
- be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly; "These questions confuse even the experts"; "This question completely threw me"; "This question befuddled even the teacher" mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary"
- What part of speech is confound?
- Confound is a verb.
- How many definitions does confound have?
- Confound has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).