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misstep vs blunder

blunder vs misstep

misstep and blunder both are nouns.

misstep is not a verb while blunder is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misstep Yes No No No
blunder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, blunder is a hypernym of misstep; that is, blunder is a word with a broader meaning than misstep:
  • misstep: an unintentional but embarrassing blunder
  • blunder: an embarrassing mistake
Other hypernyms of misstep include bloomer, blooper, boner, boo-boo, botch, bungle, flub, foul-up, fuckup, pratfall.
misstep (noun) blunder (noun)
an unintentional but embarrassing blunder an embarrassing mistake
misstep (verb) blunder (verb)
utter impulsively
make one's way clumsily or blindly
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
Difference between misstep and blunder

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