PIDDLED Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

piddled

verb

past tense of piddle

as in messed

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Verb

That book really messed me up in the sense of nothing is promised.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
Had a couple calls in here that messed it up a little bit, but that’s the game.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of messed

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The Department of Justice on Friday added a request that the judge separate all ballots showing votes for the second Dan Sullivan until it can be determined whether voters were fooled into wasting their votes for a spoiler candidate.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature, because its layout is designed for efficient livability and maximum storage.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of fooled

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In one mirror selfie, Hurley lounged on a bed with her bare legs on display, holding up her phone as the oversized ring sparkled on her finger.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
During virtual meetings, Brower and Simone, who are in their mid-30s, appeared on screen while Primrose lounged on their shoulders or heads.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of lounged

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But, lucky for anyone who dawdled, many of the deals are still active.

— Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2026
Flight attendants turned into drill sergeants, barking at passengers who flouted mask rules or dawdled too long eating that snack with the mask off.

— Thomas Black, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025

Definition of dawdled

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The price of computers and smartphones would skyrocket as electronic manufacturers idled their factories.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
In August, Silfab briefly idled production and later furloughed some workers because of production material shortages the company said would last three to four weeks.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of idled

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