bungle
/ˈbʌŋɡəl/
verb
- To do something badly or clumsily, resulting in failure or mistakes.
- The chef bungled the recipe by adding salt instead of sugar.
- They bungled the robbery and were caught within minutes.
- I tried to fix the sink but bungled it, causing a flood.
Antonyms
noun
- A mistake or failure caused by clumsy or careless action.
- The government's handling of the crisis was a major bungle.
- His attempt at a surprise party turned into a bungle when he forgot the cake.
- The project was a complete bungle from start to finish.