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CONFOUND

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Confound.

How to pronounce confound:

US

Confound - as a verb

Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Example: "These questions confuse even the experts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bedevilbefuddleconfusediscombobulatefoxfuddlethrow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mistake one thing for another

Example: "You are confusing me with the other candidate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confuse

Confound - as a noun

A confounding variable.

Example Sentences

"The magician confounded the audience with his disappearing act."
"The complex instructions confounded the new employees."
"The detective was confounded by the lack of evidence at the crime scene."
"The sudden change in weather confounded the forecasters."
"His behavior continues to confound me."
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Word Game Points

Is CONFOUND a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confound is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONFOUND has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONFOUND a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confound is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONFOUND has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CONFOUND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confound is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONFOUND has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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