misstep

/mɪsˈstɛp/
noun
  1. A wrong or clumsy step; a mistake or error in judgment or action.
    • His comment was a major misstep in the negotiation.
    • The company's misstep led to a loss of customer trust.
    • One misstep on the icy sidewalk caused her to fall.
Antonyms
verb
  1. To make a wrong or clumsy step; to make a mistake.
    • The politician misstepped when he made that promise.
    • She misstepped on the stairs and twisted her ankle.
    • He misstepped during the dance and bumped into his partner.
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