misprise

[ mis-prahyz ]

verb (used with object),mis·prised, mis·pris·ing.

Other words from misprise

  • mis·pris·er, noun

Words Nearby misprise

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How to use misprise in a sentence

  • If an offender can't pay the fine, he shall be imprisoned a year more, without bail or misprise.

  • The penalty for disobeying is imprisonment, without bail or misprise, and a fine of ten pounds.