conflate

American  

[kuhn-fleyt] / kənˈfleɪt /

verb (used with object)

conflated, conflating

1. to fuse into one entity; merge.

   to conflate dissenting voices into one protest.

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conflate British  

/ kənˈfleɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to combine or blend (two things, esp two versions of a text) so as to form a whole

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Other Word Forms

• conflation noun

Etymology

Origin of conflate

First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin conflātus “fused together,” past participle of conflāre “to fuse together,” from con- con- + flāre “to blow” ( blow ² )

Example Sentences

There are a number of issues that are conflated in that scenario, so let me try to address each of them.

From Barron's

The critics questioning Abu Dhabi’s and Dubai’s status as global hubs are conflating the security of the moment with structural dynamism and resilience over time.

From The Wall Street Journal

That brings the question back to Powell’s board seat, and understanding it requires separating two roles that are easily conflated.

From Barron's

Tree said there are notable differences between terrorists and cartel members and that conflating the two is intentionally confusing.

From Salon

He tells me that his words to People were conflated and taken out of context and that the outlet updated the article to more fully capture what he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• amalgamate
• consolidate
• converge
• fuse
• meld
• unify
• unite