misspeak

[ mis-speek ]

/ mɪsˈspik /

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verb (used with or without object), mis·spoke, mis·spok·en, mis·speak·ing.

to speak, utter, or pronounce incorrectly.

to speak inaccurately, inappropriately, or too hastily.

Words related to misspeak

miscue, lapse, recklessness, error, gaffe, misjudgment, mislead, promote, misrepresent, deceive, goof, folly, imprudence, foolishness, thoughtlessness, hastiness, stupidity, slip, stumble, rashness

Words nearby misspeak

missouri compromise, missouri meerschaum, missouri river, missourian, missout, misspeak, misspell, misspelling, misspend, misspent, misstate

Origin of misspeak

1150–1200; Middle English misspeken; see mis-¹, speak; compare Old English missprecan to murmur

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