misimpression
[ mis-im-presh-uh n ]
/ ˌmɪs ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /
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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