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confound

/kənˈfaʊnd/
noun
  1. A confounding variable.

    Similar: confounder

Synonymsconfounder
verb
  1. To perplex or puzzle.

    Similar: puzzle

  2. To fail to see the difference; to mix up; to confuse right and wrong.

    Similar: confuse, mix up

  3. To make something worse.

    "Don't confound the situation by yelling."

Synonymsconfuse, mix up, puzzle

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