FUDDLE Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word fuddle. (close relations)
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| confound | verbv | |||||
verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • mistake one thing for another | ||||||
| confuse | verbv | |||||
verb • mistake one thing for another • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • cause to feel embarrassment • assemble without order or sense • make unclear, indistinct, or blurred | ||||||
| baffle | verbv | |||||
noun • a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of • restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.) | ||||||
| bemuse | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||
| bewilder | verbv | |||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||
| perplex | verbv | |||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • make more complicated | ||||||
| befuddle | verbv | |||||
verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • make stupid with alcohol | ||||||
| bedevil | verbv | |||||
verb • treat cruelly • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||
| clutter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • unwanted echoes that interfere with the observation of signals on a radar screen verb • fill a space in a disorderly way | ||||||
| discombobulate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be confused emotionally • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||
| drink | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a single serving of a beverage • the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess • any liquid suitable for drinking • any large deep body of water • the act of swallowing verb • take in liquids • consume alcohol • propose a toast to • be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to • drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic | ||||||
| fox | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs • English statesman who supported American independence and the French Revolution (1749-1806) • a shifty deceptive person • English religious leader who founded the Society of Friends (1624-1691) • a member of an Algonquian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River • the grey or reddish-brown fur of a fox • the Algonquian language of the Fox verb • deceive somebody • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly • become discolored with, or as if with, mildew spots | ||||||
| jumble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • small flat ring-shaped cake or cookie • a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas verb • be all mixed up or jumbled together • assemble without order or sense • bring into random order | ||||||
| muddle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • informal terms for a difficult situation verb • make into a puddle • mix up or confuse | ||||||
| smother | verbv | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • a stifling cloud of smoke verb • envelop completely • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing • suppress in order to conceal or hide • form an impenetrable cover over • deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion | ||||||
| throw | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist) • a single chance or instance • the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam • bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something • casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly verb • propel through the air • move violently, energetically, or carelessly • to remove • place or put with great energy • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation • put or send forth • to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly • cause to be confused emotionally • utter with force; utter vehemently • organize or be responsible for • make on a potter's wheel • cause to fall off • throw (a die) out onto a flat surface • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||||
| welter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things verb • toss, roll, or rise and fall in an uncontrolled way • roll around • be immersed in | ||||||
| hit the bottle | ||||||
verb • consume alcohol | ||||||
| mare's nest | nounn | |||||
noun • a confused multitude of things | ||||||
