abaze

/əˈbeɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or get something confused or unclear

“The complex instructions caused the students to abaze and lose track of the task.”

2. verb

to confuse or make unclear

“The new policy will abaze the public and cause widespread confusion.”

3. verb

to burn or set on fire

“The fire department arrived just in time to abaze the flames before they spread.”

Synonyms

  • confuse
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • illuminate