MISTAKES Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

mistakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of mistake

as in blunders

a wrong judgment they made a mistake when they thought the young pitcher was ready to be called up to the major leagues

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as in errors

an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy made a mistake on the exam that almost cost her a passing grade

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mistakes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of mistake

as in misunderstands

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of the auctioneer mistook my nod for a bid, and I ended up buying a painting I don't even like

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as in underestimates

to make an incorrect judgment regarding you seriously mistake me if you think I scare so easily

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as in confuses

to fail to differentiate (a thing) from something similar or related she mistook physical attraction for love

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His release was hailed by supporters, but in August 2022 the Maryland Supreme Court ruled that the conviction should be reinstated because of procedural errors in the conviction being set aside.

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
The back end of the defense must avoid the penalties and communication errors that have plagued the Rams most of the season.

Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024

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