Botch (Noun)
Meaning
An embarrassing mistake.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's attempt to connect with voters ended in a botch when she accidentally insulted the host city.
- The team's chances of winning were ruined by a botch on the final play, causing the fans to erupt in frustration.
- The surgeon's career was tarnished by a botch that left the patient with permanent damage.
- The comedian's set was marred by a botch when he accidentally swore on live television.
- The chef's reputation was damaged by a botch on the popular cooking show, where he mistakenly mixed up two critical ingredients.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Spectacle
- Snafu
- Faux Pas
- Slip
- Trip
- Misstep
- Clanger
- Solecism
- Howler
- Muff
- Gaffe
- Bull
- Fumble
- Stumble
- Bobble
- Fluff
- Gaucherie
- Trip-up