Definition of Confound

verb (transitive)

To confuse or perplex; to cause someone to be unable to think clearly or understand something.

Examples:

• The complex instructions confounded the students, resulting in many mistakes.
• Her contradictory statements confounded everyone present at the meeting.
• The unexpected turn of events confounded the investigators.

adjective

Baffling or difficult to understand.

Examples:

• He presented a confound argument that left us all scratching our heads.
• The confound puzzle proved to be an entertaining challenge for the entire family.