Definitions:

1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment, ignorance, or inattention noun
   • They made a grave mistake.
2. an understanding of something that is not correct noun
   • They were not going to admit their mistake.
3. identify incorrectly verb
   • Don't mistake my twin for me again please.

Synonyms:

• error
• fault
• misapprehension
• misidentify
• misunderstanding
• slip

NearBy Words:

• mistaken
• mistakenly