Misword
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmɪsˈwɜːd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misword is a verb meaning (transitive) To word incorrectly.
Meaning
(transitive) To word incorrectly.
More Meanings
- (obsolete, in later use dialectal) An insult.
Example Sentences
I misworded my offer: I meant help, not rescue.
A woman who used to work in my house told me that she 'never 'ad a misword with her 'usband.'
He then came down, took away his ladder, not a misword said to him, and by whose order it was done was not then known.
And, as for yourself, Master Matthew, why I 've known you these fifty years, and never heard man, woman, or child speak a misword of you in my life.
Word Forms
- miswords
- miswording
- misworded
Synonyms for misword
Depending on context, synonyms include misphrase, misstate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miswrite, miswork, misaddress, misnote, misswitch, misgive.
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