muddling the waters

A form of muddle the waters — Eggcorn of muddy the waters.

Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of muddle the waters
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muddling the waters. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/muddling%20the%20waters

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Chicago

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