Confound and Worry

Confound

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

Worry and confound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worry" instead a verb "Confound".

Nearby Words: confounding, confoundedly

Worry

Worry verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.
Usage example: those strange noises outside the house worry me

Confound and worry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confound" instead a verb "Worry".

Nearby Words: worried, worrying, worrier

Common collocations

people confound people worry people
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