Slip-up Synonyms

slĭpŭp
An act or thought that unintentionally deviates from what is correct, right, or true
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. erratum
  2. error
  3. inaccuracy
  4. incorrectness
  5. lapse
  6. miscue
  7. misstep
  8. mistake
  9. slip
  10. trip
A minor mistake
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. error
  2. slip
  3. mishap
  4. oversight
  5. miscue
  6. omission
  7. lapse
  8. blooper
  9. blunder
  10. bungle
  11. flub
  12. fluff
  13. mistake
  14. parapraxis
Make an error
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stumble
  2. trip up

Words Related to Slip-up

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. correct
  2. come-a-cropper
  3. make a move
  4. spring-a-surprise
  5. hiccup

Slip-up Sentence Examples

  • When people expect perfection from themselves, often one little slip-up sends them into a tailspin and back to the old eating habits with a "what's the use" mentality.

  • It was some sort of trick to get her to slip up.

  • We have to make the most of the slight slip-up, " said Boanas.

  • We have to make the most of the slight slip-up, said Boanas.

  • Though her slip-up set Twitter on fire, viewers were mostly forgiving.

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