Mistake for, byzantine, blur, confound, and misinterpret as are all synonyms for confuse. Lucid and precise are antonyms of confuse. And here are 75 another word for confuse.
1. bewilder
2. complicate
3. mix up
The verb "confuse" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 5 synonyms with 4 letters, 6 synonyms with 5 letters, 8 synonyms with 6 letters, 8 synonyms with 7 letters, 8 synonyms with 8 letters, 6 synonyms with 9 letters, 8 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 6 synonyms with 12 letters, 4 synonyms with 13 letters, 2 synonyms with 14 letters, 2 synonyms with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 21 letters, for a total of 71 synonyms for confuse.
The instructions confuse me every time.
His response seemed to confuse everyone.
The similar names confuse the students.
Complex sentences can confuse readers.
Don’t confuse me with details.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Accuse | Absolve, clear, , exonerate | Charge with, indict for |
| Accused | Defender, plaintiff | Alleged, charged |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Inconsiderate | Considerate, thoughtful | Thoughtless, unthinking |
| Considerate | Thoughtless, selfish | Attentive, thoughtful |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| This is because | This is not due to, This is despite | The reason is, this is due to |
| Contributed | Withheld, took | Donated, offered |
| Contribute | Stand in the way of, withhold, take | Give, donate |
| Conservative | Left-winger, liberal, socialist | Traditionalist, traditional |
| Conviction | Uncertainty, doubt | Belief, opinion |
| Conscious | Unconscious, unaware | Aware, awake |
| Concrete | Abstract, theoretical, imaginary | Solid, material |
| Confirmed | Unverified, uncertain | Established, long-established |
| Consensus | Disagreement, minority view | Agreement, harmony |
| Contrary to | In line with, consistent with | Opposed to, in contrast to |
| Inconvenience | Help, convenience | Trouble, bother |
| Contrary | Compatible, same | Opposite, opposing |
| Conclude | Start, begin, commence, open | Finish, end |
| Considerable | Paltry, minor | Sizeable, substantial |
| Construction | Destruction, demolition | Building, erection |
| Used to | Unaccustomed to, not familiar with | Accustomed to, familiar with |
| Conversely | Similarly, likewise | Conversely, in contrast |
| Conspiracy | Honesty, transparency | Plot, scheme |
| Conventional | Unorthodox. unconventional, radical, bohemian | Normal, standard |
| Concise | Lengthy, discursive, wordy | Succinct, short |
| Use | Abandon, disregard | Utilize, make use of |
| Contain | Excludes, omits | Hold, carry |
| Contemporary | Old-fashioned, out of date | Representative, classic |
| Concerning | Unrelated, irrelevant | About, regarding |
| Abuse | Compliments, flattery | Misuse, misapply |
| Iconic | Insignificant, unremarkable | Legendary, celebrated |
| In conclusion | In the beginning, initially | Finally, lastly |
| House | Homelessness, vacancy | Home, place of residence |
| Consumption | Conservation, abstinence | Using up, use |
| Continuously | Intermittently, occasionally | Unceasingly, constantly |
| Controversial | Uncontroversial, anodyne | Contentious, disputed |
| Conversation | Silence, monologue | Discussion, talk |
| Convenient | Inconvenient, awkward | Suitable, appropriate |
| Continuous | Intermittent, sporadic | Continual, uninterrupted |
| Contribution | Withdrawal, detraction | Donation, gift |
| Context | Foreground, background | Circumstances, conditions |
| Condition | Disorder, chaos | Fitness, physical fitness |
| Contrast | Similarity, resemblance | Difference, dissimilarity |
| Cause | Prevent, hinder | Bring about, give rise to |
| Caused | Prevented, averted | Produced, triggered |
| Consideration | Disregard, thoughtlessness | Thought, deliberation |
| Because | Despite, although | Since, as |
| Constant | Inconstant, fitful, variable | Continual, continuous |
| Useless | Useful, beneficial | Futile, pointless |
| Consequently | Alternatively, irrelevantly | As a result, as a consequence |
| Conduct | Misbehave, neglect | Manage, direct |
| Content | Discontent, unhappy | Contented, satisfied |
| Connection | Disconnection, separation | Link, relationship |
| Conflict | Agreement, peace | Dispute, quarrel |