addle

verb

UK/ˈæd.ᵊl/
US/ˈæd.ᵊl/

Definitions of addle verb

  1. Transitive

    to cause someone to become confused and unable to think clearly

    • The complex problem addled his thoughts.

    • After working for hours straight, my brain felt a bit addled.

    • The convoluted instructions addled me.