scramb

/ˈskræmbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a confused or disorganized mixture of things

“The scrambled remains of the breakfast were all over the floor.”

2. verb

to mix or combine things in a confused or disorganized way

“The kids scrambled their toys all over the living room.”

3. verb

to move quickly and hurriedly, especially in order to escape or avoid something

“The hikers scrambled up the mountain to avoid the storm.”

4. verb

to decipher or solve a puzzle or code

“She scrambled the cryptic message to uncover the hidden meaning.”

Synonyms

  • jumble
  • mess
  • muddle

Antonyms

  • arrange
  • organize