1. Noun
The state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult.
2. Noun
The state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame.
3. Noun
Overthrow; defeat; ruin.
4. Noun
One who confuses; a confounder.
5. Noun
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"
Vocabulary classified under Psychology
6. Noun
an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"
Vocabulary classified under Spelling and grammar
7. Noun
a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
8. Noun
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"
Vocabulary classified under Research methods
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