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| confusion |
the act of confusing or state of being confused. [1/4 definitions] |
| disconcert |
to thwart by confusing or disarranging. [1/2 definitions] |
| disconcerting |
disturbing, confusing, or unsettling; disquieting. |
| doublespeak |
obscure or confusing language, esp. when intentionally used. |
| hectic |
marked by excited activity or rapid, confusing movements; feverishly busy. [1/2 definitions] |
| hubbub |
a confusing mix of loud sounds, esp. voices; uproar. [1/2 definitions] |
| jargon1 |
technical or specialized words or language, as of a science or profession, sometimes considered to be unnecessary or confusing. [2/3 definitions] |
| jungle |
a complex, confusing place; maze. [1/4 definitions] |
| maze |
a complicated and usu. intentionally confusing network of pathways between high walls or dense hedges; labyrinth. [2/4 definitions] |
| mess |
a confusing, embarrassing, or troublesome state of affairs. [1/11 definitions] |
| miasma |
a confusing, difficult, and unhealthy atmosphere or set of circumstances. [1/3 definitions] |
| mumbo jumbo |
language or ritual activity that is unintelligible, meaningless, or confusing; hocus-pocus. |
| poser2 |
a vexing or confusing question or problem. |
| psychological warfare |
the use of propaganda, innuendo, or the like to affect, esp. by confusing or undermining, the thinking, feelings, or morale of an opponent. |
| sleight of hand |
skill with one's hands in confusing or deceiving onlookers, as in juggling or magic tricks; legerdemain. |
| tangle |
a jumbled, confusing, or complicated condition or situation. [1/7 definitions] |
| three-ring circus |
a situation marked by extremely hilarious or confusing activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| wilderness |
a large and confusing array or collection. [1/3 definitions] |
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