muddled
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmədəɫd// UK //mˈʌdəld// mud·dled
v. to mix things together in a confused or messy way. You use this when you are trying to organize your thoughts or when you mix up different liquids.
v. to mix or blend substances or ideas in a confused or disordered manner. Often used to describe the mental process of organizing thoughts or the physical act of combining ingredients.
I muddled the herbs and citrus to make the drink.
The writer tried to muddle the plot by adding too many subplots at once.
The chef carefully muddled the fresh mint leaves with sugar to release their oils before adding the gin to the glass.