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con·fu·sion (kən fyo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)
noun
a confusing or being confused; specif.,
- state of disorder
- bewilderment; distraction
- embarrassment
- failure to distinguish between things
Etymology: ME & OFr < L confusio
Related Forms:
- confusional con·fu′·sional adjective
confusion Idioms
covered with confusion
greatly embarrassed
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