Confusing — synonyms, definition

1. confusing (a)

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2. confusing (Adjective)

puzzling

confusing (Adjective) — Causing confusion or disorientation. ex. "a confusing jumble of road signs" ex. "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child"

confusing (Adjective) — Lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity. ex. "sent confusing signals to Iraq"

3. confusing (Verb)

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confusing (Verb) — Mistake one thing for another. ex. "you are confusing me with the other candidate"

confusing (Verb) — Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. ex. "These questions confuse even the experts"

confusing (Verb) — Cause to feel embarrassment. ex. "The constant attention of the young man confused her"

confusing (Verb) — Assemble without order or sense. ex. "She confuses the words when she is supposed to write a sentence"

confusing (Verb) — Make unclear, indistinct, or blurred. ex. "Her remarks confused the debate"

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