Confounding
Confounding adjective - That confounds or contradicts or confuses.
Shocking and confounding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Confounding".
Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: we all clustered around to hear the shocking news of our colleague's sudden death
Confounding and shocking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confounding" instead an adjective "Shocking".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- disturbing and confounding
- disturbing and shocking
- upsetting and confounding
- upsetting and shocking
- staggering and confounding
- staggering and shocking
- striking and confounding
- striking and shocking
- breathtaking and confounding
- breathtaking and shocking
- stunning and confounding
- stunning and shocking
- astonishing and confounding
- astonishing and shocking
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