erred

[erd, urd] / ɛrd, ɜrd /

VERB

make a mistake; do wrong

Synonyms

STRONGEST

misbehave miscalculate stray stumble

STRONG

blow blunder bollix deviate fall flub goof lapse misapprehend misjudge muff offend sin snafu transgress trespass wander

WEAK

be in error be inaccurate be incorrect be mistaken boo-boo drop the ball foul up go astray go wrong louse up make a mess of mess up screw up slip up snarl up

Antonyms

STRONG

behave obey stay understand

WEAK

correct

Example Sentences

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The suit also says Southern California Edison erred because its utility equipment blocked visibility, preventing Hinkley from seeing the fast-approaching law enforcement vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Barron’s has argued that the industry erred by setting up private and public funds because it gives investors incentive to swap from private to public when the public funds get cheap.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the selection of his back three, Townsend erred on the side of caution and form.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

It also argued that the 4th Circuit erred by forcing the state to justify the law as applied to B.P.J. rather than assessing the validity of the sex classification in general.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2026

I wonder if Mazen's man has erred, trying to bargain higher.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir