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slip Synonyms

Another word for slip

Choosing another word for slip depends on context, so the 41 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small piece of paper.

Usage Example

"He quickly wrote his phone number on a scrap of paper and handed it to her."

Strongest
scrap
Strong
strip
chit
stub
Weak
ticket

• verb (Context 2)

To slide accidentally and lose one's balance or footing.

Usage Example

"Be careful not to slide on the icy sidewalk during your morning walk."

Strongest
slide
skid
Strong
stumble
trip
fall
Weak
slither

• noun (Context 3)

A minor mistake, oversight, or error.

Usage Example

"The report contained a few minor slips that needed to be corrected before publication."

Strongest
slip-up
oversight
mistake
error
Strong
lapse
blunder
gaffe
misstep
faux pas

• verb (Context 4)

To move quietly, smoothly, or inconspicuously.

Usage Example

"She managed to sneak out the back door without anyone noticing her departure."

Strongest
sneak
steal
Strong
creep
slink
glide
slide
tiptoe
sidle

• verb (Context 5)

To gradually decline or worsen in quality, standard, or condition.

Usage Example

"The company's profits began to decline after the new industry regulations were introduced."

Strongest
decline
drop
fall
Strong
deteriorate
worsen
slump
dip
flag
wane
falter

• noun (Context 6)

A woman's lightweight undergarment worn under a dress or skirt.

Usage Example

"She bought a silk underskirt to wear beneath her sheer evening gown."

Strongest
underskirt
petticoat
Strong
chemise
underdress
Weak
camisole

Opposites of slip

The opposite of slip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

improve
rise
increase
climb
barge
grow
stomp
soar
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slip
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