Synonyms for Muddle (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (a confused multitude of things):
clutter, fuddle, jumble, smother, welter, mare's nestWordNet sense 2 (informal terms for a difficult situation):
fix, hole, jam, mess, pickle, kettle of fishWordNet sense 3 (make into a puddle):
puddleWordNet sense 4 (mix up or confuse):
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