1. to make someone unable to understand something clearly or think clearly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘confuse’
2. to mistake one person or thing for another
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘confuse’

Examples

• The complex instructions confuse many students.
• She always confuses the twins because they look identical.
• The new software interface confuses older users.
• He confuses salt and sugar when cooking without his glasses.
• The teacher’s explanation confuses rather than helps the class.
• The similar street names confuse delivery drivers.
• This math problem confuses me completely.