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What is another word for fumble?

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Verb
To deal with something clumsily or nervously, typically making a mistake in the process
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“The principal started to stutter and fumble her words as she told the locksmith the storeroom had to have a different lock than the classroom.”
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To fail to execute a skill or maneuver
“Should he fumble the catch, the ball can be recovered by the opposition.”
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To grope or feel about for something with one's hands
“I fumble for my wallet and set two ten-dollar bills on the counter.”
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To move clumsily in various directions using the hands to find one's way
“I had to fumble around in the dark as I groped around for the light switch.”
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To make an inaccurate or poor contact or strike
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To cause disarray or disorganization in the order of
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Noun
A mistake, typically unintentional
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“Holland had a bit of a mix-up in an interview when it came to drag racing. Luckily, he quickly recovered from his fumble.”
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(figurative) An act of fondling someone for self-titillation
“There would be a few servicemen on leave on the hunt for a goodnight kiss and a fumble afterwards.”
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