Finagle and Mangle

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Finagle verb - To plan out usually with subtle skill or care.

Usage example: let me look at my schedule and see if I can't finagle a visit to the museum

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Mangle is an antonym for finagle.

Nearby Word: finagling

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

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Finagle is an antonym for mangle.

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

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