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TRIP-UP Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word trip-up. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word trip-up. (close relations)
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trippingly

Best Alternative Words for TRIP-UP

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misstep
nounn
noun

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

stumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsteady uneven gait

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

verb

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• miss a step and fall or nearly fall

• encounter by chance

• make an error

trip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

• a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

• an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

• an exciting or stimulating experience

• a catch mechanism that acts as a switch

• a light or nimble tread

• an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

verb

• miss a step and fall or nearly fall

• cause to stumble

• make a trip for pleasure

• put in motion or move to act

• get high, stoned, or drugged

Best Hypernyms For TRIP-UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trip-up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bloomer blooper blunder boo-boo botch bungle flub foul-up pratfall

Alternatives for MISSTEP

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