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Addle

Part of Speech

Verb: to confuse or muddle someone's mind

Noun: a confused or muddled state of mind

Sense 1

Definition: to make someone's mind confused or muddled

Example Sentence: His constant interruptions addle my thoughts, making it hard to concentrate on the task at hand.

Sense 2

Definition: to become rotten or spoiled

Example Sentence: Leaving the milk out for too long causes it to addle, emitting a foul odor.

Sense 3

Definition: to mix eggs by beating them

Example Sentence: She gently addled the eggs with a fork before pouring them into the pan to make a fluffy omelet.

Sense 4

Definition: a state of confusion or muddled thinking

Example Sentence: After the accident, he experienced mental addle for a few days, struggling to remember simple tasks.