conturb

/kɒnˈtɜrb, kənˈtɜrb/

Definitions

1. verb

To confuse or perplex

“The complex instructions will conturb anyone trying to assemble the furniture.”

2. verb

To confuse or perplex in a confusing or perplexing manner

“The politician’s words conturbed the public, leading to widespread confusion.”

3. noun

A state of being confused or perplexed

“The conturb of the new employee lasted for days, as they struggled to understand the company policies.”

Synonyms

  • bewilder
  • confuse
  • perplex

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • illuminate