Pronunciation: /ˈædəlɪŋ/
noun the act of causing someone's mind to become confused or muddled
A1 The duck was confused by the addling of its eggs.
A2 The addling of the milk in the fridge made it smell sour.
B1 The addling of his thoughts prevented him from making a decision.
B2 The addling of her memories made it difficult for her to recall the events.
C1 The addling of the chemicals in the experiment led to unexpected results.
C2 The addling of the political situation in the country caused widespread confusion.
verb to confuse or muddle someone's mind
A1 I am addling the eggs to make an omelette.
A2 She was addling the ingredients together to create a delicious soup.
B1 The chef was addling various spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.
B2 After addling the milk and sugar, the batter was ready for baking.
C1 The scientist was addling different chemicals to conduct an experiment.
C2 The artist was addling colors on the canvas to create a masterpiece.
formal The scientist observed the effects of the chemical on the brain, noting that it was addling the neurons.
informal I think all that math homework is addling my brain.
slang Stop addling me with your constant questions!
figurative The constant changes at work were addling her sense of stability.
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