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botching

/ˈbɒtʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does botching mean?

verb

to make a mess of something, especially a job or a situation, by doing it carelessly or incorrectly.

Example

"The contractor botched the renovation, leaving the kitchen in a state of disarray."

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