muff Antonyms
Opposite of muff
• verb (Context 1)
To fail to properly catch, grasp, or hold onto a ball (especially in sports contexts).
"The punt returner muffed the catch, allowing the opposing team to recover the football on the ten-yard line."
• noun (Context 2)
A clumsy or bungled action, especially a failure to hold a ball that has been caught or passed.
"The outfielder's unexpected success in the final inning ultimately cost the team the championship game."
• verb (Context 3)
To handle a situation or task clumsily, resulting in a blunder or failure.
"The leading actor completely muffed his lines during the highly anticipated opening night performance."
• noun (Context 4)
An inept, clumsy, or unskillful person.
"He considered himself a bit of a expert when it came to repairing complex household appliances."
Similar words to muff
Words similar to muff shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: