peccare

Definitions of peccare
  1. verb
    to make a mistake or be incorrect
    synonyms: cannare, errare, fallare, sbagliare, sbagliarsi
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    types:
    impaperarsi, spropositare
    make an error
  2. verb
    commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
    synonyms: errare
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    types:
    cadere
    yield to temptation or sin
    type of:
    calpestare, nascere, profanare, violare
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
  3. verb
    commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
    synonyms: errare
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    type of:
    calpestare, nascere, profanare, violare
    act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
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