Awry and Mistaken

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Awry

Awry adjective - Inclined or twisted to one side.
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Mistaken and awry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mistaken" instead an adjective "Awry".

Mistaken

Mistaken adjective - Having an opinion that does not agree with truth or the facts.
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Awry and mistaken are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Awry" instead an adjective "Mistaken".
Nearby Words: mistake, mistakenly

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  • Criminal Doppelgänger This goes awry when the actual couple shows up and, mistaken for impersonators, are killed.
    Source: Criminal Doppelgänger
  • Western Animation / Cars 2 One of the finalists is Piston Cup winner Lightning McQueen, who brings along his friends from Radiator Springs as his pit crew, along with first-time team member Tow Mater.Unfortunately, when an intelligence exchange goes awry, Mater gets mistaken for a master American spy.
    Source: Western Animation / Cars 2
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