Synonyms for mistake
mɪˈsteɪkmis·take

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1. mistake, error, faultnoun

   a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

   "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"

   Synonyms:
   erroneousness, fault, fracture, flaw, misapprehension, geological fault, computer error, faulting, erroneous belief, wrongdoing, defect, shift, error, demerit, misunderstanding, misplay, mistake, break

2. mistake, misunderstanding, misapprehensionnoun

   an understanding of something that is not correct

   "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"

   Synonyms:
   mistaking, misapprehension, misinterpretation, mistake, fault, misunderstanding, error

3. error, mistakeverb

   part of a statement that is not correct

   "the book was full of errors"

   Synonyms:
   misapprehension, wrongdoing, mistake, erroneous belief, fault, erroneousness, misunderstanding, misplay, computer error, error

4. mistake, misidentifyverb

   identify incorrectly

   "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"

   Synonyms:
   misidentify, err, mistake, slip

5. err, mistake, slipverb

   to make a mistake or be incorrect

   Synonyms:
   slide, steal, misidentify, sneak, slew, stray, slue, skid, slip one's mind, drop away, drift, slip, dislocate, splay, luxate, drop off, fall away, mistake, err

Matched Categories

1. • Misconception
   • Nonaccomplishment

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1. mistakeverb

   Synonyms:
   misapprehend, misunderstand, misconceive

2. mistakeverb

   Synonyms:
   take (one for another)

3. mistakeverb

   Synonyms:
   err, make a mistake, be at fault, be wide of the mark, be on the wrong scent, BE IN THE WRONG BOX, BARK UP THE WRONG TREE

4. mistakenoun

   Synonyms:
   misapprehension, misunderstanding, misconception

5. mistakenoun

   Synonyms:
   blunder, error, slip, fault, lapse, trip, oversight

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1. mistakenoun

   Synonyms:
   impropriety, bull

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1. List of paraphrases for "mistake":

   error, fault, blunder, errors, flaw, erroneous, beam, misunderstanding, wrong, mix-up, failed, screw-up, miscarriage, miscalculation, fallacy

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How to use mistake in a sentence?

1. La Russa:

   That's just sportsmanship, respect for the game, respect for your opponent, he made a mistake, so there will be a consequence that he has to endure here within our family. But it won't happen again because (third base coach Joe McEwing) will be on the lookout and I will be too, and we'll go running in front of the pitcher if we have to.

2. Katie Wright:

   I can't accept that -- a mistake. That doesn't even sound right.

3. Umberto Eco:

   The real hero is always a hero by mistake he dreams of being an honest coward like everybody else.

4. Gurch Randhawa:

   It is no doubt tempting to relax social distancing, offer the glimmer of a much needed hug, and lift restrictions on international travel, but this could be a big mistake at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Med Jones:

   I do not agree with the prophets of doom who are predicting the socioeconomic collapse of the United States. Make no mistake, US will recover. The road to recovery is rocky with potential setbacks, and we have to pay for our mistakes like everyone else.