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botched

/bɒtʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does botched mean?

verb

To perform or carry out something badly or unsatisfactorily, often due to a lack of skill or care. To ruin or spoil something.

Example

"The surgeon botched the operation, leaving the patient with permanent damage."

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