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  • verb intransitive To commit an error, make a mistake.
  • verb transitive To cause (someone) to commit an error, trick into a mistake.
  • verb intransitive To fall or stumble.
  • verb transitive To cause (someone) to fall or stumble.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb cause to stumble
  • verb detect a blunder or misstep
  • verb make an error

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