conflation

/kɑnˈflænʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of merging or combining two or more things, especially concepts or ideas, into a single entity, often in a way that distorts or misrepresents their original characteristics.

“The politician’s statement was accused of being a conflation of unrelated issues to gain public support.”

Synonyms

  • blending
  • confusion
  • mingling

Antonyms

  • clarification
  • distinguishing