botch
20 synonyms for botch, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.
“He botched the job interview by showing up an hour late.”
How to use botch
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
botch a job
botch it up
a complete botch
Etymology
From Middle English bocchen ("to mend"), of uncertain origin — possibly related to Old English words for repairing or improving something.
Full origin of botch →Frequently asked questions
What does “botch” mean?
The word “botch” means to do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result. In plain terms, to do a job so poorly that it fails or has to be redone.
How do you pronounce “botch”?
“Botch” is pronounced boch (/bɑt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “botch” in a sentence?
Here is “botch” used in a sentence: “He botched the job interview by showing up an hour late.”
What part of speech is “botch”?
Depending on how it is used, “botch” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “botch” come from?
The word “botch” comes from Old English. From Middle English bocchen ("to mend"), of uncertain origin — possibly related to Old English words for repairing or improving something.
How many meanings does “botch” have?
“Botch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to do something badly or carelessly, ruining the result.
