Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
botch
verb
/bɒtʃ/
Definition
To carry out a task badly or carelessly.
Examples
- He really botched the job by forgetting important details.
- After trying to fix the leaking pipe, she ended up botching it even more.
- Don’t botch your presentation; prepare for it properly!
Meaning
The term ‘botch’ refers to making a mess of something or performing a task in a clumsy way, often resulting in a poor outcome.
Synonyms
- bungle
- mess up
- mangle
- fumble
- ruin
