Muddle and Stumble

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Muddle

Muddle verb - To throw into a state of mental uncertainty.

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Stumble is a synonym for muddle in bungle topic. In some cases you can use "Stumble" instead the word "Muddle" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like confuse, thrive.

Nearby Words: muddled, muddler, muddling

Stumble

Stumble verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.

Usage example: stumbled twice while she was reciting the “Gettysburg Address”

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Muddle is a synonym for stumble in slip topic. Sometimes you can use "Muddle" instead the word "Stumble" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as flounder, bungle, thrive.

Nearby Words: stumbled, stumbling

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way	muddle way	stumble way
bit	muddle bit	stumble bit
mission	muddle mission	stumble mission

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