Definitions

1. noun

a person who muddles, especially one who mixes drinks, especially cocktails, with a muddler.

“The bartender was a skilled muddler and could make a perfect mojito.”

2. noun

a person who creates confusion, especially in politics.

“The muddler in the government created a lot of confusion with their contradictory statements.”

3. verb

to confuse or perplex, especially in a confusing or unclear manner.

“The complex instructions muddled the new employee and he couldn’t understand the task.”