Muff and Rectify

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

Usage example: muffed the repair job and had to do it again

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Rectify is an antonym for muff.

Nearby Words: muffle, muffled, muffed

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

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Muff is an antonym for rectify.

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