Definitions

1. verb

to confuse or perplex someone

“The complex plot of the novel was sure to confound many readers.”

2. verb

to defeat or thwart someone

“The rival team managed to confound their opponents with their clever tactics.”

3. verb

to bring together or combine

“The company confounded several small businesses to create a large conglomerate.”

4. noun

a state of being confused or perplexed

“After the long, grueling hike, she was in a state of confound.”

5. noun

something that causes confusion or perplexity

“The complex math problem was a confound for many students.”