fuddle vs smother

fuddle and smother both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fuddle	Yes	No	Yes	No
smother	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fuddle and smother are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of fuddle include clutter, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, welter.

fuddle (noun)	smother (noun)
a confused multitude of things	a stifling cloud of smoke
	a confused multitude of things

fuddle (verb)	smother (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
consume alcohol	suppress in order to conceal or hide
make stupid with alcohol	envelop completely
	deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
	form an impenetrable cover over