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" |
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Related terms: | roil | |
3. | [ verb ] mix up or confuse | |
Synonyms: | puddle addle | |
Examples: | "He muddled the issues" |
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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" |
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Related terms: | difficulty dog's_breakfast | |
Similar spelling: |
middle meddle |