Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does muddy the waters mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word muddy the waters? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (figuratively) To make something unclear and difficult to understand.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
I'm bound to say that I can't see the difference, and suspect he wants to muddy the waters and befuddle the voters.
But their demands helped to muddy the waters and were given wide credence among their supporters in the United States.
The state government has been attempting to muddy the waters by accusing the Commonwealth of dudding Victorians.
This is a cheap political trick to try and muddy the waters just before an election.
Obviously, the Republicans read the same polls as Democrats, and will try to muddy the waters on key issues like education and Social Security.
Carson, a waffler on the issue, has also tried to muddy the waters over Coburn's clear pro-life record through dirty push-polling.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024