1. to make confused or muddled
2. to become rotten or spoiled
Usage: often used of eggs

1. confused or muddled in thinking
2. rotten or spoiled
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The complex instructions addled his brain.
• Too much stress can addle your thinking.
• The heat caused the eggs to addle quickly.
• His mind was addled from lack of sleep.
• The medication left her feeling addled and confused.
• Don’t let worry addle your judgment.
• The addled eggs had to be thrown away.