Confusion — Defs

01 n. The state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult.

1.
The state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult.
“The confusion of thought to which the Aristotelians were liable.” — Whewell.

“Moody beggars starving for a time Of pellmell havoc and confusion.” — Shak.
2.
The state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame.
“Confusion dwelt in every face And fear in every heart.” — Spectator.
3.
Overthrow; defeat; ruin.
“Ruin seize thee, ruthless king, Confusion on thy banners wait.” — Gray.
4.
One who confuses; a confounder.[Obs.]

Phrases & compounds

Confusion of goods — the intermixture of the goods of two or more persons, so that their respective portions can no longer be distinguished.