muddying
present participle of muddy
muddying (plural muddyings)
The process of making something muddy or obscure.
Source: Wiktionary
Mud"dy, a. [Compar. Muddier; superl. Muddiest.]
1. Abounding in mud; besmeared or dashed with mud; as, a muddy road or path; muddy boots.
2. Turbid with mud; as, muddy water.
3. Consisting of mud or earth; gross; impure. This muddy vesture of decay. Shak.
4. Confused, as if turbid with mud; cloudy in mind; dull; stupid; also, immethodical; incoherent; vague. Cold hearts and muddy understandings. Burke. Dost think I am so muddy, so unsettled. Shak.
5. Not clear or bright. Swift.
Mud"dy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Muddied; p. pr. & vb. n. Muddying.]
1. To soil with mud; to dirty; to render turbid.
2. Fig.: To cloud; to make dull or heavy. Grew.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 April 2025
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