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wrongfoot Synonyms

Another word for wrongfoot

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

To catch someone off guard or place them in a difficult, unprepared, or embarrassing situation through an unexpected action or question.

Usage Example

"The candidate was momentarily wrongfooted by the reporter's pointed question about the budget deficit."

Strong
disconcert
nonplus
fluster
unsettle
blindsided
surprise

• verb (Context 2)

To play a shot or make a move that catches an opponent off balance with their weight on the wrong foot (in sports such as tennis, soccer, or cricket).

Usage Example

"The striker's sudden change of direction completely wrongfooted the goalkeeper."

Strong
outmaneuver
unbalance

Opposites of wrongfoot

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

forewarn
prepare
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• Nearby Words

wrong
wrongdoer
wrongdoing
wrongfoot
wrongful
wrongfully
wrongheaded

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