reconfound

/riːkɒnfaʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to confuse again; to perplex or puzzle again

“The complicated plot of the novel reconfounded many readers who thought they had understood the story.”

2. verb

to confuse or perplex completely; to bewilder

“The politician’s response reconfounded the issue and left many in the audience confused.”

3. noun

a person or thing that causes confusion; a puzzle or enigma

“The new tax law has caused a reconfound for many small business owners.”

Synonyms

  • confound
  • perplex

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • understand