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SYNTAX ERROR Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase syntax error. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase syntax error. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SYNTAX ERROR

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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

error
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• inadvertent incorrectness

• a misconception resulting from incorrect information

• (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed

• departure from what is ethically acceptable

• (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer

• part of a statement that is not correct

fault
nounn
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

• (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

• (electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

• responsibility for a bad situation or event

• (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

verb

• put or pin the blame on

flaw
nounn
noun

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• defect or weakness in a person's character

• an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

gaffe
nounn
noun

• a socially awkward or tactless act

glitch
nounn
noun

• a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

verb

• To suffer a minor malfunction

inaccuracy
nounn
noun

• the quality of being inaccurate and having errors

misstep
nounn
noun

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

mistake
nounn
noun

• a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

• an understanding of something that is not correct

• part of a statement that is not correct

verb

• identify incorrectly

• to make a mistake or be incorrect

oversight
nounn
noun

• an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something

• management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

• a mistake resulting from inattention

slip-up
nounn
noun

• a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

Best Hypernyms For SYNTAX ERROR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for syntax error, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
bug error flaw glitch issue mistake problem
Phrases (2)
programming errorsoftware error

Alternatives for BLUNDER

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