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Phrasal verbs starting with "mess"

5 phrasal verbs use this verb

mess about
B1

To waste time, behave in a silly way, or treat someone carelessly.

mess around
B1

To waste time, behave in a playful or unfocused way, or treat someone without respect.

mess over
B2

To treat someone very badly, exploit them, or cause them serious harm through dishonesty.

mess up
B1

To make something untidy, spoil it, or make a mistake.

mess with
B1

To interfere with something or someone, or to provoke and challenge a person.