Definition of "confuse"

(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand  examples

(transitive) To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).  examples

(transitive) To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.  examples

(transitive, dated) To make uneasy and ashamed; to embarrass.  examples

(transitive, obsolete) To rout; discomfit.

(intransitive) To be confused.  examples