Definition of addle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
confuse mentallyRare make unable to think clearlyRare
- Too many instructions at once can addle your mind.
2.
biologyTECH. make fertilized eggs non-viableTECH.
- They addled the eggs to control the bird population.
Adjective
1.
confusedRare in a state of mental confusionRare
- His addle mind couldn't solve the puzzle.
2.
decayRare having become rotten or putridRare
- The addle eggs were thrown away.
Expressions with addle
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make someone confused or unable to think clearly
The loud noise addled his brain during the test.
person who is confused or foolish
He acted like an addle pate during the meeting.
Origin of addle
Old English, adela (filth)
Examples of addle in a sentence
Lack of sleep can addle your thoughts. Farmers addled the eggs to prevent overpopulation. Conservationists addled the eggs to protect native species. Her addle thoughts made it hard to focus. In his addle state, he forgot his own address. The addle fruit emitted a foul odor.
Addle meat should not be consumed.
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- French:embrouiller, embrouillé, ...
- German:verwirren, verwirrt, ...
- Italian:confondere, annebbiato, ...
- Spanish:confundir, confuso, ...
- Portuguese:embaralhar, confuso, ...
- Chinese:使困惑, 糊涂的, ...
- Japanese:混乱させる, 混乱した, ...
- Arabic:أَرْبَكَ, مُشَوَّش, ...
- Hebrew:לְבַלְבֵּל, מְבֻלְבָּל, ...
- Russian:путать, помутнённый, ...
- Ukrainian:заплутувати, спантеличений, ...
- Hindi:भ्रमित करना, भ्रमित, ...
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