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MISTAKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mistaking.

Mistaking - as a noun

Putting the wrong interpretation on

Example: "His misinterpretation of the question caused his error"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misinterpretationmisunderstanding
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interpretation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mistaking - as a verb

To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.

Example: "Don't mistake my kindness for weakness."

To misunderstand (someone).

To commit an unintentional error; to do or think something wrong.

To take or choose wrongly.

Example Sentences

"You are mistaking my intentions; I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"I'm sorry for mistaking your name."
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Word Game Points

Is MISTAKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mistaking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISTAKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MISTAKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mistaking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISTAKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is MISTAKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mistaking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISTAKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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