botch

verb

Meaning

Perform a task in a clumsy, careless, or incompetent way, resulting in a poor or ruined outcome.

Examples

The inexperienced contractor botched the renovation, leaving the walls uneven and the wiring unsafe.
She was frustrated that she had botched the interview by forgetting to mention her most relevant experience.

Synonyms: mess up, spoil, bungle, mishandle, botch

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botch

verb

Pronunciation: /bɒtʃ/

Definition

Perform a task in a clumsy, careless, or incompetent way, resulting in a poor or ruined outcome.

Examples

The inexperienced contractor botched the renovation, leaving the walls uneven and the wiring unsafe.
She was frustrated that she had botched the interview by forgetting to mention her most relevant experience.
The team botched the final play of the game, missing an easy opportunity to score.

How to Use botch

botch up (phrasal verb): to ruin or mess up something completely — "I really botched up the presentation by losing my notes."
botch something (collocation): to perform a specific task poorly — "They managed to botch the entire project in just two weeks."

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