blur vs confuse

blur is a noun but confuse is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
blur	Yes	No	Yes	No
confuse	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, blur and confuse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of blur include obnubilate, obscure.

blur (noun)	confuse (noun)
a hazy or indistinct representation

blur (verb)	confuse (verb)
become vague or indistinct	make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
make dim or indistinct	mistake one thing for another
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
make a smudge on; soil by smudging	assemble without order or sense
to make less distinct or clear	cause to feel embarrassment
become glassy; lose clear vision