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confuse in Dutch

confuse in Dutch is verwarren, in de war brengen, verbijsteren — confuse means to make someone unable to understand or think clearly.

confuse in Dutch

verwarren
verb
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
in de war brengen
verb
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
verbijsteren
verb
(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
verwarren
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
door elkaar halen
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
dooreenhalen
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
in de war brengen
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
verwisselen
verb
(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
dooreenhalen
verb
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
in de war brengen
verb
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
verwarren
verb
(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

What does "confuse" mean?

  1. verb To make someone unable to understand or think clearly.
    "The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting."
  2. verb To mistake one thing for another.
    "People often confuse the twins because they look so alike."
  3. verb To make someone feel embarrassed or flustered.
    "His blunt question clearly confused her."

confuse in a sentence

  • The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting.
  • Don't confuse the new starters with too much jargon on day one.
  • People often confuse the twins because they look so alike.
  • His blunt question clearly confused her.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "confuse" in Dutch?

"confuse" in Dutch is verwarren, in de war brengen, verbijsteren. confuse means: To make someone unable to understand or think clearly.

How do you use "confuse" in a sentence?

Example: "The conflicting instructions confused everyone in the meeting." In Dutch, "confuse" is verwarren, in de war brengen, verbijsteren.

Are there other ways to say "confuse" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "confuse": verwarren, in de war brengen, verbijsteren, door elkaar halen, dooreenhalen, verwisselen.

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