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muddling
Variant of muddle
transitive verb muddled, muddling
- to mix up in a confused manner; jumble; bungle
- to mix or stir (a drink, etc.)
- to make (water, etc.) turbid
- to confuse mentally; befuddle, as with alcoholic liquor
- to confuse (the brain, mind, etc.); befog
intransitive verb
to act or think in a confused way
noun
- a confused or disordered condition; mess, jumble, etc.
- mental confusion
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