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Miscast

/mɪsˈkæst/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive, intransitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly.
  2. (transitive, intransitive) To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.
  3. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  4. To make an error when casting a vote.
  5. An erroneous cast or reckoning.
  6. Erroneously cast

Example Sentences

to miscast a glance

Synonyms for miscast

Antonyms for miscast

Related Words

mispartmisfiguremisrankmisjudgemisratemisputmisdeterminemisgivemiscallmisthrowmisreckonmiscensuremistellmiscreditmischoosemissetmiscalculatemisascribemispickmiscatch

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What does miscast mean?

Miscast means (transitive, intransitive) To cast or reckon incorrectly..

What is a synonym for miscast?

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What is the opposite of miscast?

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How do you use miscast in a sentence?

to miscast a glance

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