verb (used with object), confound, confounding, confounded. as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The media often confound celebrities with fictional characters in their coverage.

Definition:To mix up or associate in a way that causes confusion.

From confound with

Example:The politician tried to confound the issue by introducing contradictory statements.

Definition:To cause confusion by the manner in which something is presented.

From confound by

Example:Scientists were confounded by the sudden changes in the climate patterns.

Definition:To be bewildered or surprised by something complex or strange.

From be confounded by