Botch and Improve

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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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Improve is an antonym for botch.

Nearby Words: botched, botcher, botching

Improve verb - To make better.

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Botch is an antonym for improve.

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