DROP THE BALL Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the phrase
drop the ball.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase drop the ball. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase drop the ball. (close relations)
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Definition of DROP THE BALL
Definition of DROP THE BALL
Best Alternative Words for DROP THE BALL
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blunder | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an embarrassing mistake verb • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake • make one's way clumsily or blindly • utter impulsively | ||||||||
goof | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a man who is a stupid incompetent fool • a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior verb • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake | ||||||||
sin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • estrangement from god • (Akkadian) god of the Moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna • an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will • ratio of the length of the side opposite the given angle to the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle • the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet verb • commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law • commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake |
Best Hypernyms For DROP THE BALL
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
drop the ball, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
breach
break
infract
offend
transgress
violate
Phrases (1)
go against