muddied
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Definitions
adjective
- Made dirty with mud.
- Made unclear, obfuscated (generally as part of the phrase muddied the water)“He muddied the situation until they acquitted in confusion.”
- Made muted of color.“The addition of the second batch of paint muddied the bright colors to a dull and washed look.”
verb
- To get mud on (something).“If you muddy your shoes don't wear them inside.”
- To make a mess of, or create confusion with regard to; to muddle.“The discussion only muddied their understanding of the subject.”
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