Mangle and Revamp

Mangle

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

Revamp is an antonym for mangle.

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Revamp

Revamp verb - To put into good shape or working order again.
Usage example: it will be cheaper to replace the old machinery than it would be to revamp it

Mangle is an antonym for revamp.

Nearby Word: revamping

Common collocations

story mangle story revamp story
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