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faux pas
noun
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pas

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Definition of faux pas:

faux pas (noun):
a socially awkward or improper act or remark
a significant or embarrassing error or mistake blunder

Synonyms for faux pas:

mistakegaffeoffencefumbleerrorblunderslipoffensefamiliaritysolecism

Antonyms for faux pas:

courtesyattentionformalitycivilityamenity

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