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mistakes

NOUN

error, misunderstanding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aberration blunder confusion fault gaffe inaccuracy lapse miscalculation misconception misstep omission oversight snafu

STRONG

blooper boo-boo bungle delusion erratum flub fluff illusion inadvertence misapplication misapprehension misinterpretation misprint misstatement muddle neglect overestimation slight slip solecism trip underestimation

WEAK

false move false step faux pas misjudgment slip of tongue slipup typographical error

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy correction correctness perfection remembrance soundness success

STRONG

certainty fact reality respect truth

WEAK

calculation proof understanding

VERB

mix up, misunderstand

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 be wrong 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

Example Sentences

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Nick Timoney's early converted try gave Ulster the perfect start, but Montpellier soon capitalised on mistakes to take a lead they would not relinquish.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"I will lead a reform-oriented Federal Reserve, learning from past successes and mistakes, both escaping static frameworks and models, and upholding clear standards of integrity and performance," Warsh said.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders often begin with genetic mistakes.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Nguyen said one of the biggest mistakes couples make is waiting until a parent needs care before discussing how responsibilities will be handled.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

SABIO: It’s not our intention to correct the mistakes of the past, Dr. Robinson.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly