What does misword mean?
Misword means (transitive) To word incorrectly..
Misword
/ˌmɪsˈwɜːd/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To word incorrectly..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To word incorrectly.
- (obsolete, in later use dialectal) An insult.
Example Sentences
I misworded my offer: I meant help, not rescue.
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.
A woman who used to work in my house told me that she 'never 'ad a misword with her 'usband.'
Synonyms for misword
Antonyms for misword
Related Words
Word Forms
- miswords
- miswording
- misworded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misword?
Common synonyms include misphrase, misstate.
What is the opposite of misword?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misword in a sentence?
I misworded my offer: I meant help, not rescue.
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