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botch

1 of 2verb
/bɑtʃ/
Forms:botches,botching,botched,botched
1

to do a task badly or carelessly, causing mistakes or damage

transitive
  • He completely botched the repair and made the leak worse.
  • The company botched the product launch by failing to test it properly.
  • She botched her lines during the play's opening scene.
  • The painter botched the job, leaving uneven patches on the wall.
  • Negotiators botched the deal, costing the firm millions.