Harm
Mess up
Mess up verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Usage example: messed up the drawing and had to start over
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Not at all helped by them being told that if they did anything to harm her and mess up her looks, they'd be fired.
Source: Drunk with Power - Barehanded Blade Block: Appears as both a mini-game (that can grievously harm or even kill you if you mess up) and an obtainable skill in Way of the Samurai 3.
Source: Video Game / Way of the Samurai -
In Silent Hill Origins, almost all of the monsters have a special attack that does extra harm to Travis should you mess up the QTE.
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