err | Definition of err

Synonyms and Antonyms of err

1 to make a mistake

we badly erred when we calculated the driving distance

Synonyms of err

blunder, boob [British], flub, fluff, foul up, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), screw up, slip up, stumble, trip

Words Related to err

bobble, botch, bungle, butcher, foozle, mangle, mishandle, muff, murder

miscalculate, misconceive, miscount, miscue, misdeem, misgauge, misjudge, mistake

misconstrue, misinterpret, misunderstand

Phrases Synonymous with err

drop the ball, lay an egg

2 to commit an offense

when we err, we must be willing to accept the consequences

Synonyms of err

fall, offend, sin, stray, transgress, trespass, wander

Words Related to err

breach, break, infringe, violate

backslide, lapse

Phrases Synonymous with err

break the law, fall from grace

Near Antonyms of err

forgive, justify, pardon

regret, repent, rue