SCAMPED Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

scamped

verb

past tense of scamp

as in botched

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Nebraska botched multiple plays in the kicking game and rushed for just 54 yards.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Coach Rhett Lashlee was already annoyed with special teams coming into the game, and that was before the Mustangs botched two PAT attempts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 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

Definition of bungled

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Harris fumbled with the Giants driving in Arizona territory early in the fourth quarter.

— Doug Haller, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The Cougars were stopped at the UCF 3 on consecutive drives before Overmyer fumbled at the UCF 7 and into the end zone, recovered by the Knights.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of fumbled

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The next one started from the one-yard line after wideout Terrell Anderson muffed a punt.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Cincinnati's Ke'Shawn Williams muffed a punt deep in Bengals territory midway through the fourth to set up the second of Boswell's three field goals that tied the game at 27.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 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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