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confound

/kənˈfaʊnd/
con · found kən · ˈfaʊnd
English Definition
v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone
中文释义
使困惑，混淆
Significado en Español
confundir, desconcertar
한국어 뜻
혼란시키다, 당황하게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm bối rối, gây nhầm lẫn
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Example Sentence

The sudden change in plans managed to confound everyone.

突然的计划变更让所有人都感到困惑。

Synonyms
perplex baffle bewilder puzzle
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together) + found(establish)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “confound”?

  1. A simplify
  2. B perplex
  3. C reassure
  4. D clarify
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B — perplex. “confound” means v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The unexpected result seemed to ______ everything the experts had believed.

  1. A confirm
  2. B confound
  3. C clarify
  4. D prove
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B — confound. “confound” means v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone

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Common questions about “confound”

What does “confound” mean?

confound — v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone. In Chinese: 使困惑，混淆.

How do you pronounce “confound”?

confound is pronounced /kənˈfaʊnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: con · found.

How do you use “confound” in a sentence?

The sudden change in plans managed to confound everyone. (突然的计划变更让所有人都感到困惑。)

What are synonyms for “confound”?

perplex, baffle, bewilder, puzzle — all close in meaning to confound (v. to cause confusion or surprise in someone).

Is “confound” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. confound appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “confound”?

con(together) + found(establish)

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