Slip-up synonyms

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oversight
An omission; something that is left out, missed or forgotten.
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omission
(Grammar) The shortening of a word or phrase, using an apostrophe (') to replace the missing letters, often used to approximate the sound of speech or a specific dialect.
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error (related)
A mistake.
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blunder
The definition of a blunder is a foolish mistake.
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lapse
The definition of a lapse is a temporary failure in judgment or behavior or something that has declined in quality.
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blooper
(Informal) A film or videotaped outtake that has recorded an amusing mistake and/or accident during the course of regular filming.
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bungle
A botched or incompetently handled situation.
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flub
The act or an instance of botching or bungling:
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miscue
(Sports) In a cue sport, to make an error in hitting the ball with the cue.
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mistake
An error or fault resulting from defective judgment, deficient knowledge, or carelessness.
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erratum
An error, especially one in a printed work.
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inaccuracy
(Countable) A statement, passage etc. that is inaccurate or false.
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incorrectness
The characteristic of being incorrect.
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misstep
A wrong or awkward step
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slip
The difference between optimal and actual output in a mechanical device.
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trip
Intense involvement in or enjoyment of a condition.
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fluff
Lapse, especially a mistake in an actor’s lines.
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correct (related)
An act or thought that unintentionally deviates from what is correct, right, or true
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parapraxis
The definition of a parapraxis is a slip of the tongue, or unintended action, which might reveal a hidden thought.
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stumble
To cause to stumble or trip.
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trip up
(Intransitive) To commit an error, make a mistake.
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come-a-cropper (related)
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make a move (related)
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spring-a-surprise (related)
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hiccup (related)
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faux-pas (related)
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Find another word for slip-up. In this page you can discover 27 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for slip-up, like: oversight, omission, error, blunder, lapse, mishap, blooper, bungle, flub, miscue and mistake.
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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.

  • 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.

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

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