err

err

verb

Definition of ERR

1

to make a mistake <we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance>

Synonyms blunder, boob [British], flub, fluff, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), screw up, slip up, stumble, trip

Related Words nod; bobble, botch, bungle, butcher, foozle, mangle, mishandle, muff, murder; miscalculate, misconceive, miscount, miscue, misdeem, misgauge, misjudge, mistake; misconstrue, misinterpret, misunderstand

Phrases drop the ball, lay an egg

2

to commit an offense <when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences>

Synonyms err, fall, sin, stray, transgress, trespass, wander

Related Words breach, break, infringe, violate; backslide, lapse; mess up

Near Antonyms forgive, justify, pardon; regret, repent, rue