English Synonym Finder

botch

Definitions

To carry out a task badly or carelessly.

A bungled or poorly executed piece of work.

Examples

The inexperienced mechanic managed to botch the engine repair, leaving the car in worse condition than before.

I was worried that my nervousness would cause me to botch the entire presentation in front of the board members.

Synonyms

bungle mishandle mess up blunder fumble spoil mismanage

Antonyms

succeed perfect accomplish fix execute well complete master