Synonyms of errs

errs

verb

present tense third-person singular of err

1

as in stumbles

to make a mistake

we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stumbles
• fumbles
• trips
• blunders
• nods
• misunderstands
• fluffs
• slips up
• flubs
• mistakes
• drops the ball
• lays an egg
• screws up
• goofs (up)
• fouls up
• louses up
• messes (up)
• misjudges
• boobs
• misconstrues
• misconceives
• miscalculates
• botches
• misinterprets
• mangles
• bungles
• mishandles
• murders
• muffs
• bobbles
• miscounts
• butchers
• miscues
• misdeems
• foozles
• misgauges

2

as in falls

to commit an offense

when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• wanders
• trespasses
• sins
• strays
• transgresses
• offends
• violates
• breaks the law
• falls from grace
• infringes
• lapses
• breaches
• breaks
• backslides
• messes up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• justifies
• forgives
• regrets
• repents
• pardons
• rues

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of errs

The battery life errs more on the average side and lacks magnetic charging, but the $200 Fourth of July discount makes up for it. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Moyn errs in casting the act as key to gerontocratic power and privilege in America. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Outfit 10 In the summer, my style errs on the casual side, but the Original Contour Presence Cami Tank takes my look to the next level while maintaining my comfort. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Wearing a little top that errs on lingerie makes this outfit strike the perfect balance of androgyny and femininity. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026

While some initial tingling is normal, rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E soothe and add moisture back into the skin—great news for those whose skin errs on the drier side. — Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026

The traditional Republican/conservative stance historically errs in favor of personal civil liberties. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026

The business judgment rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the rule. — Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026

The Business Judgment Rule protects directors from personal liability if the board errs, and courts have repeatedly given wide deference to HOA decisions made within the BJR. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026