mix up

Speech parts

1. mix up - Noun

2. mix up - Verb

Meaning

assemble without order or sense

a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

cause to be perplexed or confounded

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Alternative names

mix-up

Synonyms

confusion confuse stump jumble ravel riffle problem mire bungle error mixed difficulty involve disorder mix
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Antonyms

almanac mark amendment regiment marshal toon
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Hypernyms

vex get piece error beat stick

Hyponyms

puddle muddle addle

Related terms

mix up

Examples

She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence Source: Internet

he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw Source: Internet

This problem stumped her Source: Internet

Adults who are working from home should also attempt to mix up their schedules during the day. Source: Internet

As part of the same plant family, varieties are often mistaken for each other, but they require similar care so a mix-up will not have dire results. Source: Internet

Due to an administrative mix-up, Cummings was not assigned to an ambulance unit for five weeks, during which time he stayed in Paris. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

mix it up mix tape mix together mix up with mix with mixability