Louse up and Meliorate

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Louse up verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Usage example: I loused up the wallpapering job in the bedroom—the seams show too much

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Meliorate is an antonym for louse up.

Meliorate verb - To make better.

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Louse up is an antonym for meliorate.

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