muddle
1. [ noun ] a confused multitude of things
Synonyms: jumble welter smother mare's_nest clutter
Related terms: disorderliness rummage jumble addle clutter
2. [ verb ] make into a puddle
Synonyms: puddle
Examples:

"puddled mire"

Related terms: roil
3. [ verb ] mix up or confuse
Synonyms: puddle addle
Examples:

"He muddled the issues"

Related terms: jumble clutter
4. [ noun ] informal terms for a difficult situation
Synonyms: fix mess pickle jam kettle_of_fish hole
Examples:

"he got into a terrible fix" "he made a muddle of his marriage"

Related terms: difficulty dog's_breakfast
Similar spelling:   middle
  meddle