SCAMPING Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

scamping

verb

present participle of scamp

as in bungling

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The combustion of Graham Platner’s candidacy in Maine is another blow to a Democratic Party trying to mend its reputation after bungling the 2024 presidential election.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 9 July 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who polled at 5% in the CBS survey, accused Becerra of bungling the federal government’s response to COVID-19, mpox and the influx in child migrants under former President Joe Biden.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of bungling

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The Seahawks had one of the worst turnovers in the NFL this season, fumbling in their own end zone and handing the 49ers a touchdown with 13 seconds left in the first half.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Specifically, Nico Iamaleava struggled, fumbling once and throwing interceptions to Oregon’s Koi Perich and Jerry Mixon.

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

Definition of fumbling

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Guardrails around Flock cameras have become a rare point of agreement for both Democrats and Republicans after a wave of reports of law enforcement officers mishandling the technology.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors have also charged Thompson with mishandling classified material.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of mishandling

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The exhibition wrapped up with another special teams blunder, wide receiver Tahj Washington muffing a punt inside the 10-yard line to lose possession.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Wilson ultimately ran out of options, muffing his outlet pass and setting up Boozer for a transition dunk on the other end.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

Definition of muffing

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