Confound and Demystify

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Confound verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

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Demystify is an antonym for confound.

Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly

Demystify verb - To make plain or understandable.

Usage example: a wine book that does a lot to demystify the subject for the casual drinker who just wants a good bottle for dinner

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Confound is an antonym for demystify.

Nearby Words: demystifying, demystified

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