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Botch

usgb/bɑːtʃ/Volume
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Action ErrorsPlay
Use 'botch' when someone does a task incorrectly due to errors in action, not just bad thinking. SlideHe botched the painting by using the wrong brushes.
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'Botch' often implies a serious error, not a small or trivial mishap. SlideWe can't turn in our project like this; we've completely botched the calculations!
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Casual TonePlay
Often found in informal speech; not typical for formal writing. SlideOh no, I’ve botched up the whole recipe now!
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