Word of the Day: CONFLATE

Fuse or merge together

conflate (verb) - to bring together, blend, or merge into one [kuhn-fleyt]

BREAKDOWN: CON- (together) + FLAT- (to blow)

• deflate means to release air or gas; to reduce in importance, size, or confidence

“We can disagree and still like each other. Let's not conflate disagreement with disdain or hate. Debate with friends is essential for progress.” —Lex Fridman