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be wrong

VERB

misjudge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

miscalculate misconstrue misunderstand overestimate overrate underestimate

STRONG

dogmatize err misapprehend misconceive mistake prejudge presume presuppose stumble suppose underrate

WEAK

bark up wrong tree be misled be overcritical be partial be unfair come to hasty conclusion drop the ball miscomprehend misconjecture misdeem misreckon miss by a mile misthink put foot in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

get perceive understand

STRONG

comprehend disbelieve

WEAK

figure judge well

VERB

mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread overestimate overlook underestimate

STRONG

addle blunder botch bungle confound err fail goof jumble lapse misapprehend misconceive miscount miss omit slip snarl tangle

WEAK

be off the mark deceive oneself get wrong have wrong impression make a mess misdeem misknow miss the boat not know put foot in slip up take for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

accomplish achieve clear up correct do well fix succeed uncomplicate

WEAK

be certain be sure comprehend interpret perceive

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It would be wrong to paper over the cracks or whitewash the issues Mexico has faced in the run-up to kick, argues Mexican football journalist, Rafael Puente.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I didn’t see human capital playing a powerful role in the kind of innovation and market development, but there is still plenty of time for me to be wrong in that judgment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Nonetheless, even if there is an understandable post-earnings dip, it would be wrong to assume that Casey’s run is done.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

While most experts are predicting this hantavirus outbreak will peter out, it’s not the kind of prediction you want to be wrong about either.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

“Everything you’re sure is right can be wrong in another place. Especially here!’

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

be wrong

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