LOUSING UP Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

lousing up

verb

present participle of louse up

as in fumbling

to make a mistake everything is riding on this project, so we can't afford to louse up

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as in screwing up

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way I loused up the wallpapering job in the bedroom—the seams show too much

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After fumbling the opening kickoff to set up a Panthers field goal and going three-and-out on their first series, the Packers (5-3) scored touchdowns on three of their next four possessions to take command.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
After fumbling twice in Michigan State territory, halting offensive momentum, the Bruins were trailing going into the second quarter and tied 7-7 with three minutes left in the second quarter.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fumbling

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New York landing Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker — who has emerged as the draft’s top quarterback prospect — would be a painful blow to Miami, though the Jets have a long tradition of screwing up young QBs.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
So not screwing up Spider-Man is about putting a beating heart at the center rather than a bunch of spectacle.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of screwing up

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After stumbling into an intro to acting class, the 28-year-old quickly caught the professor’s attention.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026
The Chargers are the NFL’s only remaining winless team, stumbling to an 0-6 start for the first time since 2000.

— Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stumbling

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Arsenal are firmly in title-chasing mode and goal difference could still prove crucial, despite Manchester City slipping up against Everton on Monday.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
But knowing Olson’s proclivity for slipping up in hysterical fashion made the match that much more appealing.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 May 2026

Definition of slipping up

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Without adequate calf muscle strength, the calf muscles can fatigue quickly, leading to foot dragging or tripping.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026
In overtime, the Golden Knights quickly took advantage of a tripping penalty on Kings center Scott Laughton.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

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But life has a way of mucking up even the best plans, sometimes all at once and sometimes bit by bit and usually a little of both.

— Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Amid the memory shortage that's mucking up component prices globally, at least Qualcomm has some promising news for folks hoping to pay less for a daily driver.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026

Definition of mucking up

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