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Synonyms for gaffs
noun equipment with a purpose

gear
means
appliance
mechanism
machine
machinery
device
gizmo
jigger
doodad

gimmick
paraphernalia
dingbat
supplies
contraption
widget
provisions
outfit
job
tackle

gimcrack
furnishings
setup
stuff
thingamajig
implement
doohickey
black box
idiot box
whatsis

utensils
habiliments
tools
whatchamacallit
grabber
accoutrement
gaff
whosis

Synonyms
noun taking into custody

capture
incarceration
imprisonment
detention
restraining
commitment
nail
hook
nip
nab
bust

accommodation
nick
crimp
sweep
heat
appropriation
fall
snare
collar
captivity
pull

constraint
apprehension
pinch
drop
bag
confinement
grab
pickle
booby trap
pick up
pull in

run in
jailing
glom
mitt
gaff
sequestering
preventive custody
protective custody

Antonyms

refusal
liberation
encouragement

release
freedom
rise

activation
letting go

Synonyms
verb take into authorized custody

incarcerate
capture
seize
apprehend
detain
jail
imprison
catch
round up
secure
nail

hook
tag
tab
sidetrack
nab
bust
snag
nick
book
net
brace

kick
get
collar
pull
pinch
drop
bag
grab
pick up
pull in
roust

run in
take in
glom
gaff
put the arm on
put the cuffs on
take prisoner
toss in jail

Antonyms

release
liberate
misunderstand
loosen

exonerate
take up
activate
free

let go
lose
unfasten
encourage

Synonyms
noun mistake

offense
failing
miscue
negligence
violation
fault
indiscretion
omission

blunder
failure
transgression
error
breach
crime
oversight
sin

goof
vice
flub
trip
trespass
slip
frailty
bungle

foible
gaff
slip-up
goof-up
screw-up

Antonyms

obedience
advantage
accuracy
success
behavior

achievement
perfection
continuity
progress
kindness

strength
care
right
remembrance
correction

Synonyms
noun error, goof

lapse
blunder
misstep
mistake
fluff
omission

indiscretion
fault
flub
imprudence
blooper
bungle

failure
muff
misdeed
oversight
trip
slip of the tongue

foul-up
howler
gaff
slip-up
screw-up

Antonyms

success
accuracy

perfection
correction

remembrance
care