Misdo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈduː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misdo is a verb meaning (transitive) To do (something) incorrectly or improperly.
Meaning
(transitive) To do (something) incorrectly or improperly.
More Meanings
- (archaic, intransitive) To do evil; to commit misdeeds.
- (archaic, transitive) To do harm to; to injure, mistreat.
Example Sentences
Afford me place to ſhew what recompence / Towards thee I intend for what I have miſdone,[…]
thēne cam out a duchesse / & Clarysyn the countesse with many ladyes & damoysels / and knelyng bifore kynge Arthur requyred hym for the loue of god to receyue the cyte / & not to take it by assaulte for thenne shold many gyltles be slayne / thēne the kyng aualyd his vyser with a meke & noble coūtenaūce / & said madame ther shal none of my subgettys mysdoo you ne your maydens
Word Forms
- misdoes
- misdoing
- misdid
- misdone
Synonyms for misdo
Depending on context, synonyms include damage, harm, abuse, afflict, aggrieve, ill-treat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foul-up, flub, blooper, blunder, boo-boo, botch.
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Sources & Attribution
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