throw vs confound

confound vs throw

throw is a noun but confound is not a noun.

throw and confound both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
throw	Yes	No	Yes	No
confound	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, throw and confound are synonyms defined as:

throw and confound: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

Other synonyms of throw include bedevil, befuddle, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle.

throw (noun)	confound (noun)
the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something
the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
a single chance or instance

throw (verb)	confound (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	mistake one thing for another
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
utter with force; utter vehemently
propel through the air
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
place or put with great energy
cause to fall off
to remove
throw (a die) out onto a flat surface
make on a potter's wheel
put or send forth
organize or be responsible for
cause to be confused emotionally
move violently, energetically, or carelessly
to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

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