addle

Addle refers to causing someone to become confused or to becoming unable to think clearly. (verb)

The elderly who do difficult tasks that fluster them is an example of addle.

Addle describessomething that becomes spoiled. (adjective)

Milk that has gone bad without refrigeration is an example of addle.

Addle describes someone who is confused or not thinking right (adjective)

An example of addle is a person who has amnesia and who isn't sure where he is.

See addle in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See addle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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