MESSES (UP) Synonyms: 238 Similar and Opposite Words

messes (up)

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present tense third-person singular of mess (up)

as in fumbles

to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way messed up the drawing and had to start over

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as in disrupts

to undo the proper order or arrangement of a nap had messed up her hair and she looked a sight

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as in stumbles

to make a mistake if anyone messes up even once while we're recording, we have to start all over again

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as in licks

to strike repeatedly threatened that he would mess him up if he cheated at the game

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Seeley suggests that work stress and worry over how to find the right work-life balance can ultimately have a negative impact on sleep, adding that a cycle often happens when, over time, prolonged sleep deprivation disrupts circadian rhythm, negatively affecting your physical and mental health.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
However, if your body is under chronic stress, your cortisol levels will remain high for long periods, which disrupts the body’s ability to cope with and manage stress.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

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