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mistake
Synonyms and Antonyms of mistake
- they made a mistake when they thought the young pitcher was ready to be called up to the major leagues
blunder, boner, boob [British], clinker, errancy, error, fault, flub, fumble, gaffe, goof, inaccuracy, lapse, miscue, stumble, trip
misconception, misconstruction, misconstruing, misimpression, misinterpretation, misprision, misunderstanding
- made a mistake on the exam that almost cost her a passing grade
Synonym Discussion of mistake
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- procedural errors
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- dialed the wrong number by mistake
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- diplomatic blunders
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- a slip of the tongue
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- a lapse in judgment
mistake
Synonyms and Antonyms of mistake
- the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like
- you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily
- she mistook physical attraction for love
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