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bungle Synonyms

Another word for bungle

Choosing another word for bungle depends on context, so the 17 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 clumsily or incompetently, resulting in failure or a spoiled outcome.

Usage Example

"The contractor managed to botch the kitchen renovation by ordering the wrong measurements."

Strongest
botch
mess up
mishandle
mismanage
Strong
fumble
muff
flub
spoil
ruin
Weak
mar

• noun (Context 2)

A clumsy, incompetent, or badly managed mistake or performance.

Usage Example

"The scheduling conflict was the result of an administrative blunder at the regional office."

Strongest
blunder
botch
Strong
gaffe
slip-up
misstep
fiasco
mistake
error

Opposites of bungle

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

pull off
triumph
succeed
success
ace
master
accomplish
masterpiece
See all opposites of bungle

• Nearby Words

bungalow
bungee
bunghole
bungle
bungler
bungling
bunion

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