Mistake, v. n. Err, make a mistake, be at fault, be wide of the mark, be on the wrong scent.
Mistake, n.
- 1. Misapprehension, misunderstanding, misconception, mistaking.
- 2. Blunder, error, slip, fault, trip, oversight.
Mistaken, a.
- 1. Erroneous, incorrect, wrong.
- 2. Wrong, in error.
Misterm, v. a. Miscall, misname, mistitle.
Mistily, ad. Darkly, obscurely, cloudily.
Mistiness, n. Obscurity, fog, cloudiness.
Mistranslate, v. a. Misconstrue, misrender, misinterpret.
Mistreat, v. a. Maltreat, abuse, misuse, ill-treat.
Mistreatment, n. Wrong, abuse, maltreatment.
Mistress, n.
- 1. Female head, female sovereign, governess.
- 2. Instructress, female teacher, dame, governess.
- 3. Sweetheart, flame.
- 4. Concubine, paramour.
- 5. Goodwife, matron, madam.
Mistrust, n. Distrust, suspicion, doubt, misgiving, want of confidence.
Mistrust, v. a.
- 1. Distrust, doubt, suspect, be suspicious of.
- 2. Fear, apprehend, suspect, surmise.