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bungle vs clanger

clanger vs bungle

bungle and clanger both are nouns.

bungle is a verb but clanger is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bungle Yes No Yes No
clanger Yes No No No
As nouns, clanger is a hyponym of bungle; that is, clanger is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bungle:
  • bungle: an embarrassing mistake
  • clanger: a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate
bungle (noun) clanger (noun)
an embarrassing mistake a conspicuous mistake whose effects seem to reverberate
bungle (verb) clanger (verb)
spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
Difference between bungle and clanger

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