Lapse
Lapse noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: his slip of the tongue about the mayor's name was an unfortunate lapse
Misjudgment and lapse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misjudgment" instead a noun "Lapse".
Misjudgment
Misjudgment noun - A wrong judgment.
Usage example: one serious misjudgment at this point could cost the candidate the election
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Synonyms for Misjudgment
Lapse and misjudgment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead a noun "Misjudgment".
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