1. to make someone unable to understand something clearly
2. to mistake one thing or person for another
3. to make something more complicated or difficult to understand

Examples

• The complex instructions confused the students.
• Don’t confuse salt with sugar when cooking.
• I always confuse those two actors because they look so similar.
• Too many details will only confuse the issue.
• The teacher’s explanation confused me even more.
• Please don’t confuse the facts with your opinions.
• The similar street names confused the delivery driver.