confuseconfuseconfusesconfusedconfusingverb (confuses, confusing, confused)1to mix somebody's ideas, so that they cannot think clearly or understand: They confused me by asking so many questions.2to think that one thing or person is another thing or person: I often confuse Lee with his brother. They look so similar.▶ confusingadjectivedifficult to understand: This map is very confusing.