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Definition muddle in British English

muddle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈmʌd(ə)l/
1

to put things into an untidy state or the wrong order

Example

His business files were muddled up with his personal files.

Synonyms and related words
muddle tangle clutter
2

to think that someone or something is another person or thing as a result of a mistake

Example

I'm sorry, but I get your names muddled.

Synonyms and related words
mess up blunder slip up
Definition muddle in British English