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confuscate

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Confuscate (verb) means to make someone feel puzzled or unsure.

verb

1

To make someone feel puzzled or unsure.

2

To make something more complicated and harder to follow.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of confuscate?

"confuscate" (verb) means to make someone feel puzzled or unsure.

What are the different meanings of confuscate?

"confuscate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make someone feel puzzled or unsure; 2. To make something more complicated and harder to follow.

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