Flub and Misreading

Flub

Flub noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: when she was told her information was wrong, she apologized for the flub and immediately corrected it

Misreading and flub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misreading" instead a noun "Flub".

Misreading

Misreading noun - A failure to understand correctly.

Flub and misreading are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flub" instead a noun "Misreading".

Nearby Word: misread
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