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How to pronounce “confuse

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Pronunciation guide for confuse

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of confuse with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Nationalism vs. globalism: the new political dividePeople often confuse intelligence and consciousness,
Definition summary
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand

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How to pronounce confuse

Nationalism vs. globalism: the new political divide

People often confuse intelligence and consciousness,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “confuse

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
  • (transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
  • (transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
  • (transitive, dated) To make uneasy and ashamed; to embarrass.
  • (transitive, obsolete) To rout; discomfit.
  • (intransitive) To be confused.
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Synonym of confused.

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