Confuse Definition & Meaning
confuse
- verb
- mistake one thing for another; "you are confusing me with the other candidate"; "I mistook her for the secretary"
- 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"
- cause to feel embarrassment; "The constant attention of the young man confused her"
- assemble without order or sense; "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence"
- make unclear, indistinct, or blurred; "Her remarks confused the debate"; "Their words obnubilate their intentions"
"Confuse" in song lyrics
See how confuse is used in real songs:
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"I'm a mistress that you can't confuse"
Crooked I f/ Virginya Slim — Still Death Row -
"Twins so perfect, so easy to confuse"
Cunninlynguists f/ Club Dub, PackFM — Hypnotized -
"get devoured I choose to abuse, misuse and confuse"
MC Hammer — Too Legit to Quit
Words that rhyme with confuse
Usage tips for "confuse"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confuse" 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 confuse to find words that pair well.