
Botch
Action Errors
Use 'botch' when someone does a task incorrectly due to errors in action, not just bad thinking.
He botched the painting by using the wrong brushes.
Avoid Exaggeration
'Botch' often implies a serious error, not a small or trivial mishap.
We can't turn in our project like this; we've completely botched the calculations!
Casual Tone
Often found in informal speech; not typical for formal writing.
Oh no, I’ve botched up the whole recipe now!
Compare with
BungleFoul upMangleMess upMismanageRuinScrambleSpoil
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension