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

  • Pratfall
  • Foul-up
  • Blunder
  • Fuckup
  • Boo-boo
  • Bungle
  • Boner
  • Flub
  • Bloomer
  • Blooper

Hypernyms

  • Mistake
  • Error
  • Fault

Hyponyms

  • Spectacle
  • Snafu
  • Faux Pas
  • Slip
  • Trip
  • Misstep
  • Clanger
  • Solecism
  • Howler
  • Muff
  • Gaffe
  • Bull
  • Fumble
  • Stumble
  • Bobble
  • Fluff
  • Gaucherie
  • Trip-up

Related Words

  • Botchy (adjective)
  • Botch (verb)
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