What is another word for Mussing?

Pronunciation: [mˈʌsɪŋ] (IPA)

Mussing refers to the act of making a mess or disordering something. Synonyms for mussing include disarranging, disheveling, rumpling, messing up, tousling, and untidying. These words have different connotations that may imply a degree of carelessness or intentional act of disorder. Disheveling, for instance, suggests a state of messiness in appearance, while rumpling or tousling may refer to the wrinkling or crumpling of clothes or hair. On the other hand, untidying implies a more general sense of disorder or disarray in a physical or environmental sense. Regardless of the word used, mussing usually suggests a less than desirable state that may require tidying or organization.

Usage examples for Mussing

I know full well that if she so pleased she could tuck the whole pile of bedding under her chin, pick up the bureau in one hand and the bed in the other, and walk downstairs without even Mussing her cap-strings.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith
Yes, and we'll ask the Grandets to go in our carriage too; 'twill make five, but no matter; you're little, and can squeeze in between the two gentlemen for that short distance: and, fortunately, cashmere doesn't show Mussing badly."
"Sara, a Princess"
Fannie E. Newberry
It's emotion Mussing up the whole blamed business, as Nick would say.
"The Law-Breakers"
Ridgwell Cullum

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