2
generalize(verb, oversimplify, overgeneralize)
2
gloss over(verb, expression, oppose, influence, deceive)
2
go to extremes(expression, idiom, fabricate, inflate, falsify)
2
hack(verb, hurt, crush, damage, harm)
2
hike(verb, fabricate, inflate, falsify, magnify)
2
infect(degrade, debase, taint)
2
inflate(verb, swell, fabricate, falsify, magnify)
2
jumble(verb, move, transfer, mangle)
2
lace
2
mark(verb, ruin, damage, spoil, blemish)
2
mess up(verb, expression, move, hurt, ruin)
2
misapprehend(verb, pervert, misconstrue, misunderstand, misinterpret)
2
miscolor(verb, promote, oppose, twist, confuse)
2
misconceive
2
misjudge(verb, ruin, fail, damage, blow)
2
misrender
2
misuse(spoil, corrupt, degrade, debase, taint)
2
mix up(verb, expression, move, transfer, jumble)
2
muddle(verb, fail, blow, obscure, blunder)
2
obfuscate
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