confusion (n)
mix-up (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
examples he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw
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Hypernym mistake, error, fault
Derivationally related form confusion → confuse
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Hyponym mistake, error, fault
Derivationally related form confuse → confusion

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