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miscue Synonyms

Another word for miscue

Choosing another word for miscue depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An error, blunder, or missed signal, especially in sports, theater, or public performance.

Usage Example

"A defensive blunder in the final minutes allowed the opposing team to score the winning goal."

Strongest
blunder
Strong
error
mistake
slip-up
gaffe
lapses

• verb (Context 2)

To fail to strike a ball cleanly with the cue (in billiards, pool, or snooker), or more broadly to hit a ball poorly in sports.

Usage Example

"The striker miscued his shot from the edge of the penalty area, sending the ball wide of the post."

Strong
mishit
botch
flub
bungle

• Nearby Words

miscopy
miscount
miscreant
miscue
miscut
misdeal
misdeed

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Miscue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/miscue
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