Addle and Stump

Addle

Addle verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.
Usage example: after slipping on the ice, Bethany was so addled that she left her groceries where they'd fallen

Stump and addle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stump" instead a verb "Addle".

Nearby Words: addled, addling

Stump

Stump verb - To move heavily or clumsily.

Addle and stump are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Addle" instead a verb "Stump".

Nearby Words: stumped, stumper, stumpy, stumping
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