Bollix up and Bumble

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

Usage example: you've bollixed up the whole thing

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Bumble is a synonym for bollix up. In some cases you can use "Bumble" instead a verb "Bollix up".

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

Usage example: accused the White House staff of bumbling the confirmation of the nominee for the cabinet post

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Bollix up is a synonym for bumble. You can use "Bollix up" instead a verb "Bumble".

Nearby Words: bumbling, bumbled

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