confound

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Add to that complexities of water that confound searching, especially near the Arctic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Eli Carter and Martin Tobias suggest that a reversion to negative equity- bond correlations could confound expectations in 2026.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025

While the strikers can look frail, their willingness to suffer is meant to confound the state and emphasize their unshakeable commitment to a cause.

From Salon • May 1, 2025

A bold Aries woman like Selena seemed to confound Abraham, with his work ethic and headstrong personality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

Either she doesn't want to confound the jury, or she has no more idea than I have why Sam Westing had to play two roles.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin