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Phrasal verbs starting with "screw"

7 phrasal verbs use this verb

screw about
B2

To waste time, behave irresponsibly, or treat someone in an inconsiderate manner. (British English variant of 'screw around'.)

screw around
B2

To waste time behaving irresponsibly, to be sexually unfaithful, or to tamper with something carelessly.

screw back
B2

To reattach or replace something by screwing it back into its original position.

screw off
B2

To remove something by unscrewing it; also used as a rude way to tell someone to go away.

screw over
B2

To treat someone very unfairly or dishonestly, causing them significant harm or disadvantage.

screw up
B1

To make a serious mistake or ruin something; also to crumple paper or contort a face; informally, to cause someone psychological damage.

screw with
B2

To interfere with, tamper with, or deliberately confuse or harm someone or something.