confound

Meanings

• Verb

  To perplex or bewilder someone; to cause doubt or uncertainty.

  - "The complex math problem confounded the students."
  - "The new employee was confounded by the company's intricate policies."

• Verb

  To mix up or combine different things, especially unintentionally.

  - "The cook confounded the spices and ruined the dish."
  - "The researcher accidentally confounded the data sets."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfaʊnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

confounder , confuse , mix up , puzzle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confound
drowned , pound , found , hound , abound

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Confound (English) : To perplex or bewilder
   

2. Confound (Scottish Gaelic) : A type of boat
   

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Homophones

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1. cone (n)
   

2. confine (v)
   

3. confine (n)
   

4. confident
   

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Variants

List of all variants of confound that leads to same result
confound , confounded , confounder , confounders , confounding , confoundingly , confounds

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Forms

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confounded (past tense and past participle), confounding (present participle), confounds (third person present)

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Etymology

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From Old French 'confondre' meaning 'to pour together,' from 'con' meaning 'together' and 'fondre' meaning 'to melt'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confound' is often used in mathematics to describe a situation where variables are not properly accounted for, leading to incorrect results.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Confundus Charm is a spell used to confuse and disorient people.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perplexity: A state of confusion or uncertainty, often caused by complex or unfamiliar situations.

2. Bewilderment: A feeling of being puzzled or astonished, often caused by something unexpected or inexplicable.

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Culture

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In literature, confound is often used to describe a character's state of confusion or perplexity. In art, it can refer to the intentional blending of various styles or influences.

How to Memorize "confound"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of students with puzzled expressions, trying to understand a difficult concept.
   - Visualize a pot of soup being accidentally mixed with another pot of soup, creating a confusing mixture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confound' with 'perplexity' or 'bewilderment'.
   - Think of the word 'confound' as meaning 'to mix up' or 'to cause doubt'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Confused? That's what confound means.'
   - Use the acronym 'C-F-O-U-N-D' to remember the meaning: 'Confused, Fuddled, Overwhelmed, Uncertain, Nervous, Doubt'

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