Mix Up (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to be perplexed or confounded; "This problem stumped her".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Assemble without order or sense; "She jumbles the words when she is supposed to write a sentence".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The kids mix up the blocks in the chaos of playtime, making it difficult to sort out the colors.
- The writer tends to mix up the characters in her novel, often giving them conflicting traits.
- She has a habit of mix up the left and right turn signals when giving directions to her friends.
- During the move, the movers mix up all our boxes, making it a nightmare to unpack.
- When she works under pressure, the chef tends to mix up the ingredients, resulting in inedible dishes.