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muddle
Pronunciation: ⁄ˈmʌd(ə)l⁄
verb
[with object]
·              1bring into a disordered or confusing state:
they were muddling up the cards

·    confuse (a person or their thoughts):
Paul was hopelessly muddled by the rates of exchange

·    [no object, with adverbial] busy oneself in an aimless or ineffective way:
he was muddling about in the kitchen

·              2mix (a drink) or stir (an ingredient) into a drink.

noun

[usually in singular]
·              an untidy and disorganized state or collection:
the finances were in a muddle[mass noun]:she was able to cut through confusion and muddle

·    a mistake arising from or resulting in confusion:
a bureaucratic muddle


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