erred

verb

Definition of errednext
past tense of err
1
as in fumbled
to make a mistake we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance

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2
as in fell
to commit an offense when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erred
  1. fell
  2. tripped
  3. wandered
Verb
  • President Bashar al-Assad, and his late father and predecessor, Hafez, were omnipresent forces, glaring down from the many billboards, posters, and statues that were felled this week with all the exuberance, rage, and grief of the long-oppressed.
    Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • It was even enlarged to incorporate two massive, historic elm trees that would have been felled to accommodate the structure otherwise.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of fell
Verb
  • This week, though, could feel like you’ve been tripped by the universe.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Although quarterback Jared Goff tripped during the handoff exchange with running back David Montgomery, the Lions still managed to put Lions kicker Jake Bates in position for a 35-yard field goal attempt.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tripped
Verb
  • The suspect wandered around the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • One in a while, a veteran wandered or fell onto the trolley tracks and didn’t hear or chose not to hear the warning clang of the bell of an approaching train.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of wandered
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“Erred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erred. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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