General Confusion:
* Befuddle: This implies a state of being completely confused.
* Perplex: This suggests a sense of puzzlement or bewilderment.
* Mystify: This implies a sense of being puzzled or confused by something mysterious or inexplicable.
* Discombobulate: This is a more informal word that means to confuse or disorient someone.
* Baffle: This implies a sense of being completely stumped or unable to understand.
Confusion Caused by Specific Actions:
* Mislead: This means to cause someone to believe something that is false.
* Misinterpret: This means to understand something incorrectly.
* Misunderstand: Similar to misinterpret, but often used for verbal communication.
* Confuse: This is a more direct way of saying that you are making someone confused.
Other options:
* Disorient: This means to make someone feel lost or confused about their surroundings.
* Unravel: This can mean to make something more confusing, as in "The new regulations have unraveled the existing system."
The best verb to use will depend on the specific situation and the intended meaning.