confuse
verb (used with object)
to perplex or bewilder.
had confused
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past perfectof confuse.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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When the stock market finally crashed in October, Glass said it was because the market had confused traditional banking and stock trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
It appears they had confused his company with another of a similar name.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2023
The teen had confused Lester’s address with a home about a block away where he was supposed to pick up his siblings.
From Washington Times ● May 29, 2023
The city already removed reversible rush-hour lanes that had confused drivers.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2023
I do remember, it’s just that I had confused two memories.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
