Flounder
Flounder verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.
Muff and flounder are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Muff" instead a verb "Flounder".
Nearby Words: floundered, floundering
Muff
Muff verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
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