as in blunderer
someone who bungles an effort
the newest intern on the campaign is a butcher when it comes to writing press releases
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1
as in to slaughter
to kill on a large scale
the barbarians butchered the monks in the monasteries without mercy
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as in to fumble
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
the new piano student butchered the sonatina
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Recent Examples of butcher
Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
Since 1954 or for 71 years, Lobel’s Prime Meats has been the go-to butcher shop for many residents on Madison Avenue’s Upper East Side, down the block from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
To butcher a proverb, if Bielsa is for you, who in that corner of England could possibly be against you?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
This prompted the closure of six butcher shops in nearby areas.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
Since 1954 or for 71 years, Lobel’s Prime Meats has been the go-to butcher shop for many residents on Madison Avenue’s Upper East Side, down the block from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Verb
Butcher blocks provide a sturdy base for cutting and butchering meat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025
To butcher a proverb, if Bielsa is for you, who in that corner of England could possibly be against you?
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for butcher
Verb
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Despite a thundering chorus of opposition, state wildlife officials seem determined to go through with its plan to slaughter dozens, maybe hundreds, of Florida black bears this December.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2025
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In response, many farmers slaughtered more female cattle than usual, which helped beef supplies in the short term but lowered the size of future herds.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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But then Superman lost flight and Warners fumbled the lucrative Reeve franchise greatly.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Ferguson couldn't find the end zone once, and even fumbled the ball four times, after preventing fumbles entirely during his first two seasons in the league.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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In the marquee Challenger matchup of the weekend, a rematch of the Mid-Season final, Las Vegas blew the doors off of Nashville.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Kaus was setting up the umbrella when a gust of wind blew her off a lifeguard stand, dropping her on the point end of the 1-inch metal pole, NJ.com reported.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Sade Robinson was reported missing before she was found murdered.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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At the second meeting, which occurred after Kaye and DeLuca were murdered, officers promised to increase patrolling in Encino-area neighborhoods. July 10, 4:10pm: A neighbor of Kaye and DeLuca called 911 after seeing someone climb the fence to gain access to the couple's property.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Two men of strikingly disparate height are dubbed Mutt and Jeff.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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The announcement is the latest stepping stone of a 2021 $2.3 billion partnership dubbed Ultium Cells.—
Stuart Dyos,
The Tennessean,
18 July 2025
Verb
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That helped when global supply chains were mangled during the pandemic and could be a benefit if Canada fares better than China and other big Asian producers in President Donald Trump’s trade war with the world.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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But that’s college sports leaders for you, counting on their customers to have a passion so limitless for the product, it can be mangled to no end.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Some adults agreed, but others made comments about me ruining the mood.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Nothing ruins the vibe of a beautiful backyard faster than dull, discolored patio furniture that’s more of an eyesore than an inviting lounge spot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The outlandish rocker, who later embarked on a solo career, was booted from Black Sabbath in 1979 due to his rampant drug and alcohol addiction.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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CSPs that are getting booted are allowed to continue conducting business as normal until October 31.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
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“Butcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butcher. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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