Mangle and Rectify

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

Usage example: you've mangled this so badly that we'll have to do it over

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Rectify is an antonym for mangle.

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Rectify verb - To remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from.

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Mangle is an antonym for rectify.

mangle part

rectify part

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