Definition for Mistake

mistake, n. [Sw. misstag.]

  1. Betrayal; deception; beguilement; being wrong about trusting someone; [structural ambiguity: “fear” as main verb with “mistake” as noun object] be afraid of making a mistake.
  2. Error; misconception; misreading; misunderstanding; misapprehension; misinterpretation.

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