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to mess up
[phrase form: mess]
01
to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful
Examples
If you do n't pay attention, you might mess up the experiment.
02
to make a place untidy or disorganized
Examples
Every time my little sister plays in my room, she manages to mess it up.
03
to disrupt or disturb the orderliness of a situation, process, or arrangement
Examples
The sudden change in the schedule really messed up our meeting arrangements.
04
to disrupt or cause someone to make mistakes in a task by being distracting or displaying annoying behavior
Examples
His constant interruptions really messed me up during the important presentation.
05
to severely affect someone's mental and emotional well-being
Examples
The traumatic experience really messed her up, and she struggled with anxiety and depression afterward.
06
to cause someone harm through physical violence
Examples
I saw the fight, and it looked like he really wanted to mess him up with those punches.
