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Common collocations with confusion in American Collocation

confusion noun

US /kənˈfjuʒ(ə)n/

a lot of confusion

considerable
great
much
total
utter

There is considerable confusion over what ‘enhanced choice’ actually means.

involving many people

general
widespread

The new rules are aimed at ending the widespread confusion over costs.

possible

possible
potential

He rightly points to the potential confusion of different staff having different pension schemes.

unnecessary

unnecessary

To avoid unnecessary confusion, the term ‘Sub-Committee’ is used throughout.

at the beginning

initial

After a little initial confusion, a Downing Street spokesman last night confirmed the decision.

mental

mental

Even at concentrations as low as 500–1000 parts per million, it can cause headaches, dizziness, and mental confusion.

cause confusion

add to
cause
create
lead to
result in
sow
throw someone/something into

The wording of the clause has caused some confusion.

remove confusion

clarify
clear up
eliminate
remove

It was not until the following day that the confusion was cleared up.

prevent confusion

avoid
prevent

To avoid confusion it should be recognized that there are two products with this name.

when confusion exists

arise
reign
surround something

Things were somewhat chaotic and confusion reigned for several days.