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Maelstrom vs Confusion - What's the difference?

maelstrom | confusion | Synonyms |

As nouns the difference between maelstrom and confusion

is that maelstrom is a large and violent whirlpool while confusion is a lack of clarity or order.

maelstrom

English

Alternative forms

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Noun

(en noun)
  • A large and violent whirlpool.
  • * 2001 — , Artemis Fowl , p 212
    • A hulking shape burst through the doorway and hurtled down the corridor, leaving a maelstrom of air currents in his wake.
  • Any violent or turbulent situation.

    • See also

    * (projectlink) *

    References

    confusion

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A lack of clarity or order.
  • The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
  • (obsolete) disgrace, shame

    • Synonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) discombobulation * (state of being confused) bewilderment, disarray

    Antonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) clarity * (misunderstanding) distinction