Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "confound" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

baffound confound it confoundable confoundation confounder confounding factor confounding variable confoundment deconfound dumbfound reconfound unconfound

Context

statistics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

affect bear on bear upon impact misidentify mistake touch touch on

Related Terms

abash amaze ashamed confounding confuse damn defeat difference frustrate mix up puzzle right ruination stun thwart wrong

Similar Terms

blur confuse disconcert flurry jumble mix up obnubilate obscure put off

Synonym Network

confounder confuse mix up puzzle

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