Error
Error noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Misspelling and error are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misspelling" instead a noun "Error".
Misspelling
Misspelling noun - A spelling that is incorrect.
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Synonyms for Misspelling
Nearby Word: misspelled
Both words in one sentence
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He manages to force a tie by intentionally misspelling words whenever she makes an error.
Source: Spelling Bee - The way he does this (purposely misspelling a word on Chaitanya's turn, fully expecting him to correct the error) ensures that, even if Guy didn't get disqualified, Chaitanya still would have won.
Source: Disqualification-Induced Victory -
Assassination Classroom has some very well written English, to the point where ironically the only error in an English newspaper article in episode 2 was misspelling a Japanese word.
Source: Surprisingly Good English
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Misspelling and Error. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 30, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/error/misspelling
Error & Misspelling. N.p., 2016. Web. 30 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/error/misspelling>.
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