Err and Wreck

Err

Err verb - To make a mistake.

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Wreck and err are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a verb "Err".

Nearby Words: error, erring

Wreck verb - To cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking.

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Err and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Err" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

life	err life	wreck life
way	err way	wreck way

Improv: "Love Me Tender" has a funny adlib: You have made my life a wreck... err... complete!

Source: Music / Elvis

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