addle

/ˈædə‍l/

/ˈædəɫ/

[verb]

to addle

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

become rotten

mix up or confuse

synonyms : muddle

puddle

Examples

1. His mind is addled.

2. It more so addles your brain than fosters creativity.

3. A falling-out with Sunderland’s board saw Brown surprisingly leave before their return to the First Division, and he was hired by Sheffield Wednesday after they too were addled by corruption.

4. By the time Michael got to Randall, some torture or punishment had addled his senses.