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Definition

verb. to handle something clumsily or awkwardly.

Example Sentence

The quarterback often fumbles the ball during crucial moments in the game.

More Example Sentences

She fumbles when tying her shoes.

Synonyms

drops; mishandles; fumbles

Antonyms

catches; holds; secures

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Rhymes

  • crumbles
  • fumbles
  • grumbles
  • humbles
  • mumbles
  • rumbles
  • stumbles
  • tumbles
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