mismanage
Wordto manage something badly, causing problems or failure
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to manage something badly, causing problems or failure
a person who travels to see rare birds
a humorous or polite word for underwear or undergarments
a room where performers wait before or after going on stage or on air
described as holy or saintly, especially in a respectful or affectionate way
sexual intercourse involving anal penetration, especially between men
a person who is 80 to 89 years old
to hit or move into something with sudden force
to make a sound quieter or less clear
a person who loves reading and spends a lot of time doing it
calm and thoughtful, or making you feel calm and thoughtful
the act of forcing a decision, plan, or deal through quickly and unfairly
making a light, clear ringing sound
a substance used to kill insects
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
small, delicate, and pretty in an attractive way
a medicine that helps you pass stool
a loud, sharp cry
covered with a protective outer layer
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
a person who repairs shoes for a living
a metal part that electricity enters or leaves through
caring more about other people than about yourself
to speak with repeated sounds or pauses because of a speech difficulty
a steamed pudding, often with dried fruit
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
careful use of money and other resources; not wasting them
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
preserved in vinegar or salty water
to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it
the sides of the face below the eyes
to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction
to stop doing or providing something
something that makes someone feel less worried or afraid
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
to fall forward and land face first
to move a finger across a touch screen to make something happen
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant
to make false evidence so that someone seems guilty of a crime
a small area of water, air, or smoke that moves in a circle against the main flow
showing a strong wish to kill or harm someone
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
to indicate or suggest something
a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine
the sound a cat makes
to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths
a brief flash of light that appears and disappears repeatedly
the larva of a butterfly or moth
causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it
to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe
a change to the opposite state, direction, or result
to show approval by clapping
to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
to tell someone to be quiet
used to say you have won or beaten someone
an event where people have a series of short dates with different potential partners
a family that takes care of a child placed with them by social services
a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations
a small booklet or leaflet about one subject
having strong, well-developed muscles
to come onto the stage in a performance
busy and not available
a short, low sound made by a person or an animal
a light ringing sound
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain
the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way
to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure
to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot
in a very harsh, cruel, or violent way
a home run
to cook something quickly in hot fat or oil
relating to courts, judges, or the legal system
to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something
to join or repair something with thread and a needle
the act of deceiving or cheating someone
to prepare yourself or someone else for something difficult or unpleasant
a small loop of thread made in sewing, knitting, or crocheting
to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place
to some extent; fairly
the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying
a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal
having a ring or rings around it
used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance
used to express relief that something bad did not happen
an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory
to fill something again, especially a container or tank
an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement
to put someone or something in danger of harm or damage
so late that something can no longer be done or changed
to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon