CONFUSED Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word confused. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CONFUSED
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confound | verbv | |||||||
verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • mistake one thing for another | ||||||||
bedevil | verbv | |||||||
verb • treat cruelly • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
befuddle | verbv | |||||||
verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • make stupid with alcohol | ||||||||
blur | verbv | |||||||
noun • a hazy or indistinct representation verb • become glassy; lose clear vision • to make less distinct or clear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make a smudge on; soil by smudging • make dim or indistinct • become vague or indistinct | ||||||||
dazed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock • stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) | ||||||||
discombobulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to be confused emotionally • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
disconcert | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to feel embarrassment • cause to lose one's composure | ||||||||
flummox | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||||
flurry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a rapid active commotion • a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that) verb • move in an agitated or confused manner • cause to feel embarrassment | ||||||||
fox | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs • English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) • a shifty deceptive person • English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691) • a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River • the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox • the Algonquian language of the Fox verb • deceive somebody • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots | ||||||||
fuddle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things verb • make stupid with alcohol • consume alcohol • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
jumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas verb • be all mixed up or jumbled together • assemble without order or sense • bring into random order | ||||||||
mistake | nounn | |||||||
noun • a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention • an understanding of something that is not correct • part of a statement that is not correct verb • identify incorrectly • to make a mistake or be incorrect | ||||||||
obnubilate | verbv | |||||||
verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred | ||||||||
obscure | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • not clearly expressed or understood • marked by difficulty of style or expression • difficult to find • not famous or acclaimed • not drawing attention • remote and separate physically or socially verb • make less visible or unclear • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred • make unintelligible or unclear • reduce a vowel to a neutral one, such as a schwa • make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing | ||||||||
perplexed | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment | ||||||||
puzzled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • filled with bewilderment | ||||||||
throw | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) • a single chance or instance • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly verb • propel through the air • move violently, energetically, or carelessly • to remove • place or put with great energy • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • put or send forth • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly • cause to be confused emotionally • utter with force; utter vehemently • organize or be responsible for • make on a potter's wheel • cause to fall off • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||||
put off | verbv | |||||||
verb • hold back to a later time • cause to feel intense dislike or distaste • take away the enthusiasm of • cause to feel embarrassment • avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) |