conflate differences
[kən-ˈflāt ˈdi-fərən-səz]
verb phrase
confundir diferenças; mesclar diferenças
1. To combine or merge distinct concepts, ideas, or differences into one, often erroneously treating separate things as if they were the same
The report conflates differences between the two theories without acknowledging their distinct approaches.
O relatório confunde as diferenças entre as duas teorias sem reconhecer suas abordagens distintas.
2. To blur or eliminate distinctions between two or more different things
Critics argue that the policy conflates differences in socioeconomic status with cultural factors.
Críticos argumentam que a política mistura diferenças de status socioeconômico com fatores culturais.
This phrase is frequently used in academic, philosophical, and critical discussions in both American and Brazilian contexts, particularly in debates about semantics, logic, and analytical rigor. It implies intellectual carelessness when differences are important to maintain for clarity.
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