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botch Synonyms

Another word for botch

Choosing another word for botch depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To carry out a task or piece of work badly, carelessly, or clumsily.

Usage Example

"The contractors botched the roof repair, leaving several leaks over the hallway."

Strongest
bungle
mishandle
mess up
Strong
muff
mismanage
fumble
flub
mangle
ruin
spoil

• noun (Context 2)

A clumsy, careless, or spoiled piece of work; a bungled task or mess.

Usage Example

"The amateur plumber made a complete bungle of the kitchen sink installation."

Strongest
bungle
Strong
fiasco
mess
muddle
shambles
blunder
hash

Opposites of botch

The opposite of botch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

masterpiece
master
success
triumph
perfect
nail
pull off
See all opposites of botch

• Nearby Words

botanical
botanist
botany
botch
both
bother
botheration

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Botch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/botch
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