screwup

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Synonyms: screw up, screw-up

Antonyms: screw up, screw-up

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|colloquial}} A [[substantial]] [[mistake]], usually causing problems for more people than just the person or group who made it.
2. {{lb|en|colloquial}} A person who often makes substantial mistakes; a [[bungler]].
3. {{lb|en|colloquial}} A person who is mentally or emotionally damaged.

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