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muff Antonyms

Opposite of muff

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• verb (Context 1)

To fail to properly catch, grasp, or hold onto a ball (especially in sports contexts).

Usage Example

"The punt returner muffed the catch, allowing the opposing team to recover the football on the ten-yard line."

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catch
Strong
hold
secure

• noun (Context 2)

A clumsy or bungled action, especially a failure to hold a ball that has been caught or passed.

Usage Example

"The outfielder's unexpected catch in the final inning ultimately cost the team the championship game."

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catch
Strong
success

• verb (Context 3)

To handle a situation or task clumsily, resulting in a blunder or failure.

Usage Example

"The leading actor completely muffed his lines during the highly anticipated opening night performance."

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perfect
nail
Strong
succeed

• noun (Context 4)

An inept, clumsy, or unskillful person.

Usage Example

"He considered himself a bit of a expert when it came to repairing complex household appliances."

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expert
Strong
professional

Similar words to muff

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to muff vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

fumble
bungle
botch
blunder
handwarmer
bungler
flub
bumbler
See all synonyms of muff

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Muff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/muff
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