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muss up

VERB
confuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confound disorganize involve muddle
STRONG
blend clutter disarrange disarray discombobulate disorder embroil encumber entangle intermingle jumble litter mingle mistake rumple tangle tousle tumble
WEAK
bedlamize discreate mess up snarl up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clear up enlighten explain order organize
STRONG
arrange clean up divide exclude neaten separate tidy uncomplicate unmix untangle untwist
WEAK
clarify
VERB
disorder
Synonyms
STRONG
clutter confound confuse derange discompose dishevel disjoint dislocate disorganize disrupt distemper disturb embroil jumble muddle rummage rumple scatter shuffle tumble unsettle upset
WEAK
discreate mess up
Antonyms
STRONG
arrange calm clarify clear up comfort compose enlighten explain neaten order organize soothe tidy
WEAK
conform regulate systematize
VERB
rumple
Synonyms
STRONGEST
derange dishevel
STRONG
bedraggle cockle crease crimp crinkle crumple disorder fold pucker ruffle scrunch seam tousle wreathe
WEAK
mess up ruck up screw up
Antonyms
STRONG
smooth straighten
WEAK
flatten iron
VERB
soil
Synonyms
STRONGEST
besmirch contaminate debase degrade muddy pollute smear smudge sully taint tar tarnish
STRONG
bedraggle befoul begrime crumb defile dirty discolor disgrace foul grime maculate mess muck muss shame spatter spoil spot stain
WEAK
mess up muck up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clean elevate honor laud purify upgrade
STRONG
respect sterilize

Example Sentences

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As always, Lorenzo is more than happy to muss up the expected, to push the boundaries while still respecting the core traditions of the art form.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2025

As the world’s biggest fan of Peter Watkins’s twisted and superb “Edvard Munch,” I harbor a soft spot for filmmakers who muss up the perfectly coifed looks and reassuring habits of biographical films.

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2021

THE IMPACT: Try not to muss up all of Jimmy Garoppolo’s and Jacoby Brisset’s hard work.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2016

Engendered in this kind of kiss is a practical respect for the queen’s artistry—you don’t want to muss up the makeup.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2013

Then I muss up my hair so it’s just a little wavy and spend twenty minutes giving myself flawless winged eyeliner.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli