Botch and Better

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

Usage example: the first time we tried to make a cake, we botched the job completely

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Better is an antonym for botch.

Nearby Words: botched, botcher, botching

Better verb - To be greater, better, or stronger than.

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Botch is an antonym for better.

spells	botch spells	better spells
moves	botch moves	better moves

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