1The professor's use of technical jargon tended to confound the students, who were already struggling to grasp the abstract concepts.
2Does the complexity of modern life confound our attempts to find a clear sense of purpose or direction?
3The artist's deliberate use of ambiguity and paradox aimed to confound the viewer's expectations and challenge their perceptions.
4Avoid using overly complex language that might confound your readers; clarity is essential in academic writing.
5There is a delicate balance between revealing and concealing information; too much transparency can confound the very goals it seeks to achieve.