Confuse

Complicate

Blur

Cloud

Muddle

Baffle

Bewilder

Perplex

1 Synonym: Confuse

The instructions were so vague that they only served to confuse everyone in the meeting.

The different versions of the story confuse the facts, making it hard to know the truth.

His explanation, full of technical jargon, did little more than confuse the audience.

The unfamiliar layout of the city can confuse even experienced travelers.

2 Synonym: Baffle

The complex puzzle seemed to baffle even the smartest students.

His strange behavior continued to baffle everyone around him.

The magician's tricks always manage to baffle the audience.

The instructions were so unclear that they completely baffled me.

3 Synonym: Bewilder

The maze of streets was enough to bewilder any visitor.

His cryptic answers only served to bewilder everyone further.

The sudden change in his behavior left me bewildered.

She stared at the complex instructions, completely bewildered.

4 Synonym: Perplex

The complex puzzle left her in a state of perplex, unsure of where to start.

His cryptic answer only added to my perplex, making the situation more confusing.

The unexpected turn of events caused widespread perplex among the team.

As the mystery deepened, so did the perplex in everyone's minds.