conflate
verb | /conflate/
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to combine two or more things into one, often leading to confusion
conflate
verb | /conflate/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMto combine two or more things into one, often leading to confusion
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Synonyms
mergefuseblenduniteamalgamate
Antonyms
separatedividedistinguish
Examples
"The editor mistakenly conflated two different reports."
"Some people conflate freedom with lack of responsibility."
Mnemonic Trick
Conflate = Con + Inflate → inflate together into one.
Etymology
From Latin conflare = to blow together
used for mixing or merging concepts
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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