ERR Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

err

verb

ˈer

Definition of err

as in to stumble

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

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as in to trespass

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

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Recent Examples of err Big 12 admits end-of-game error The Big 12 issued a statement acknowledging its officials erred by not allowing Notre Dame one more play when the game clock showed one second remained when CJ Carr’s incomplete pass hit the ground on the final play. — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The Big Ten said that officials erred in spotting the ball half the distance from the line of scrimmage. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $450 discount makes up for it. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 But both the pilot and air traffic controllers erred, thinking the plane was clear of the mountains. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for err

Recent Examples of Synonyms for err

Verb

Johnson had nothing but space, and stumbled to make one move before reaching the end zone for his first career touchdown.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
After stumbling into an intro to acting class, the 28-year-old quickly caught the professor’s attention.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stumble

Verb

Those who visit the site are trespassing, and Rafford said the owner cites safety concerns.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Israel wages war on childhood because a Palestinian child at play is already trespassing upon the future Israel has reserved for itself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trespass

Verb

On the first play of Rutgers' next drive, Surace was sacked at the Rutgers 8 and fumbled with Northwestern’s Jamaal Johnson recovering.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs actually missed a 43-yard field goal that would have won the game in regulation — after Justin Houston forced Lamar Jackson to fumble — but won the game with a short kick in overtime.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fumble

Verb

Doing so tripped Sixers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey, and the nearest official immediately whistled for an offensive foul, Towns’ second inside the first four minutes of the season opener.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Even after Ball tripped Adebayo and knocked him out of the Heat-Charlotte Hornets play-in tournament game early last season, Spoelstra said the Heat left that moment in the past when asked about the play prior to Wednesday’s season opener.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of trip

Verb

Whether China and the United States blunder into war before that window closes will be among the defining questions of the coming years.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
And while there wasn’t as big of a return for the rest of the afternoon, the Dolphins appear good for at least one special teams blunder a game.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of blunder

Verb

Matthew Stafford does not typically stray much from comments about sticking with his process.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
With Johnson rarely straying from the topic during his tight set, Katie Zacharia’s five-day stint got what will probably be its best tribute and final bit of attention.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026