confusion

noun

1
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw
2
an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel
3
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
a confusion of impressions
4
a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
5
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
the army retreated in confusion

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