SCAMPED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

scamped

verb

past tense of scamp

as in botched

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Some contractor, or postal maintenance employee, had botched the repair.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
The Steelers also botched a field goal attempt and couldn’t take advantage of good field position by finishing drives with touchdowns.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of botched

Verb

Though usually a very smooth operator, Latif has bungled the latest job for his handler Mike (Laith Nakli).

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Citing a Pulitzer-winning New York Times investigation, the Republican argued Becerra bungled the handling of the influx of child migrants that lead thousands to be trafficked into dangerous jobs.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

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The rookie tight end caught seven passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in his first career start Sunday, even as the Lions beat the Jets, 31-24, after Geno Smith fumbled with seconds remaining.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
The Ravens' defense came up big in the third quarter, forcing a Cowboys turnover when Ferguson fumbled a shovel pass from Prescott.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of fumbled

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The Lancers muffed a punt and made several penalties to keep Sierra Canyon drives alive.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Horn, who was drafted by Carolina in the sixth-round of the 2025 NFL Draft and appeared in 15 games, muffed a punt for a turnover in Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of muffed

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The Fed’s watchdog said renovations were mishandled, but no laws were broken.

— Alec Dent, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Ryan Vilade and Diaz walked and as the Yankees mishandled a throw in attempting a double play on Liam Hicks’ grounder, Vilade made a heads-up dash for home.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of mishandled

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