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Synonyms for mis-step

Most common

mistake false step

All synonyms

Noun

1. False step — an error or mistake

false step, trip, mistake, faux pas, lapse, error, boo-boo informal, stumble, goof, gaffe, indiscretion, blooper, bloomer, blunder, solecism

Other

slip-up

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    An error or mistake.

    His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.

Related words

Other spellings
misstep

Forms

Plural
mis-steps → trips, mistakes, lapses, errors…

Example sentences

  • mistake If that man makes one more mistake, I'll fire him.

By length

4 letters
trip1, goof1
5 letters
error2, lapse1, gaffe1
7 letters
mistake2, stumble2, blunder2, bloomer2, blooper2
8 letters
solecism
12 letters
indiscretion4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (error2 = 2 syllables).