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FUMBLE Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word fumble. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word fumble. (close relations)
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blunder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

• make one's way clumsily or blindly

• utter impulsively

botch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bungle
verbv
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly

mishandle
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• manage badly or incompetently

flounder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flesh of any of various American and European flatfish

• any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

verb

• walk with great difficulty

• behave awkwardly; have difficulties

mismanage
verbv
verb

• manage badly or incompetently

muddle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a confused multitude of things

• informal terms for a difficult situation

verb

• make into a puddle

• mix up or confuse

struggle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an energetic attempt to achieve something

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

• strenuous effort

verb

• make a strenuous or labored effort

• to exert strenuous effort against opposition

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

stumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

verb

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• miss a step and fall or nearly fall

• encounter by chance

• make an error

bobble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bodge
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bollix
verb, nounv, n
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bumble
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

flub
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an embarrassing mistake

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

fluff
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any light downy material

• something of little value or significance

• a blunder (especially an actor's forgetting the lines)

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• erect or fluff up

• ruffle (one's hair) by combing the ends towards the scalp, for a full effect

poke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

• a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

• (boxing) a blow with the fist

verb

• poke or thrust abruptly

• search or inquire in a meddlesome way

• stir by poking

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• make a hole by poking

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

grubble
verb, nounv, n
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ball up
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

bollix up
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Best Hypernyms For FUMBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fumble, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
bloomer blooper blunder boo-boo botch bungle fail flub foul-up handle miscarry palm pass play pratfall search seek
Phrases (2)
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Alternatives for BLUNDER

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