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conflating

/kɒnˈfleɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does conflating mean?

verb

To confuse or blend two or more things together, often in a way that is inaccurate or misleading. To treat two or more things as if they were the same when they are not.

Example

"The politician's conflating of the two issues confused many voters and led to widespread criticism."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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