botch
verb (used with object)
to spoil by poor work; bungle (often followed byup ).
botching
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present participleof botch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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To its many critics, the Ministry of Defence failed to spend well what money it got, botching procurement after procurement, delivering new equipment late and over budget.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
The largest number of victims came from Iran, which accused the Saudis of botching administration of the pilgrimage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Are they going to blow this in a way that causes SBF to later blame them for botching his case?
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2023
Evangelista only recently returned to modeling after suing Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. in 2017 for allegedly botching a cosmetic procedure that she said left her “unrecognizable” and “permanently deformed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
“I’m sorry. I’m botching this. I'm not used to really talking, just on the Net. Look, I trust you, but I’m not the only one involved. So let’s wait, okay?”
From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
