preconfuse

/priːkɒnˈfjuːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse beforehand, often as a strategy or tactic

“The politician preconfused the public with misleading information to gain an advantage.”

2. noun

the act of confusing beforehand, often as a strategy or tactic

“The politician’s preconfusion of the public was widely criticized as underhanded.”

Synonyms

  • deceive
  • mislead

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • illuminate