mistake

Definitions

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of something.

To identify or interpret someone or something incorrectly.

Examples

It was a big mistake to trust him with the secret.

Everyone makes a mistake once in a while, so do not be too hard on yourself.

Synonyms

error blunder slip oversight fault inaccuracy miscalculation

Antonyms

accuracy precision correctness truth fact perfection certainty