mess up

[mes-uhp] / ˈmɛsˌʌp /

VERB

create disorder; dirty; goof

Synonyms

WEAK

befoul besmirch bobble bollix botch bungle clutter confuse damage derange destroy disarrange discompose dishevel disorganize disturb foul goof up gum up jumble litter louse up muddle pollute ruin rummage scramble screw up smear soil spoil unsettle upset

Antonyms

WEAK

arrange order organize tidy

NOUN

an error, mistake; confusion

Synonyms

STRONG

blunder faux pas gaffe goof mix-up muss shambles

Example Sentences

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"But it's different for each mess-up, you know?!"

From BBC

“I never got to say I’m really sorry that this happened, or I really own that this was a big mess-up on everybody’s part,” she said.

From Washington Post

For sure, there have been some debatable calls, including the mess-up on Monday night in Kansas City that sent Patriots coach Bill Belichick into such a rage he apparently forgot to throw the challenge flag.

From Washington Times

“I’m sure Simon is happy after the mess-up they had in qualifying.”

From Seattle Times

Bloom's tattoo artist also shared a photo of the ink, acknowledging the mess-up.

From Fox News

mess up

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