Definition of Confound

to mix up or confuse

Examples of Confound in a sentence

If the nurse does not read the labels, she will confound the medications and possibly harm patients.  🔊

The purpose of the article is not to confound the readers but to inform them.  🔊

As the robber ran from the police, he jumped into a trash dumpster in an attempt to confound his pursuers.  🔊

Attending his married brother’s twentieth anniversary party seemed to confound the confirmed bachelor who did not believe a marriage could last.  🔊

Without instructions, this unusual game will confound anyone.  🔊

The kidnappers covered their victim’s head with a black bag to confound him about the location of their secret hideaway.  🔊

Will the expert testimony confound the jury members so much that they will not convict the defendant?  🔊

Our coach talks to us in a secret code to confound our opponents.  🔊

During his speech, the politician urged the media to not confound his statements with those of his political rival.  🔊

The complex puzzle will confound even the most intelligent person.  🔊

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