muddle

(noun) a confused multitude of things. Synonyms: clutter, jumble, fuddle, mare's nest, welter, smother.

(noun) informal terms for a difficult situation. Synonyms: fix, hole, jam, mess, pickle, kettle of fish. Examples: "He got into a terrible fix." "He made a muddle of his marriage."

(verb) make into a puddle. Synonyms: puddle. Examples: "Puddled mire."

(verb) mix up or confuse. Synonyms: addle, puddle. Examples: "He muddled the issues."