Error and Folly

Error

Error noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.

Folly and error are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Folly" instead a noun "Error".

Nearby Words: err, erroneous, errorless

Folly

Folly noun - A stupid mistake.

Error and folly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Error" instead a noun "Folly".

How words are described

human human error human folly
true true error true folly
obvious obvious error obvious folly
massive massive error massive folly
Other adjectives: grave, tragic, biggest.
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