to cause someone to feel uncertain or unclear, or to make something difficult to understand
The sign confused the traveler because it pointed in two directions.
The intricate plot twists in the movie tended to confuse the audience.
The similar-sounding names of the twins often confused their classmates and teachers.
The changes in the software interface initially confused users who were accustomed to the old version.
The sudden shift in weather can confuse migratory birds during their seasonal journeys.
