misimpression
[ mis-im-presh-uhn ]
/ ˌmɪs ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /
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noun
a faulty or incorrect impression; a misconception or misapprehension.
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Origin of misimpression
First recorded in 1660–70; mis-1 + impression
Words nearby misimpression
Mishna, Mishnah, Mishnaic Hebrew, mishpocha, misidentify, misimpression, misinform, misinformation, misinterpret, misjoinder, misjudge
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Example sentences from the Web for misimpression
Despite his misimpression, Drake nevertheless disliked the statute because he said it effectively transformed county attorneys and law enforcement officers into collection agents for landlords.
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