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misthink

American  
[mis-thingk] / mɪsˈθɪŋk /

verb (used without object)

misthought, misthinking

  1. to think incorrectly or unfavorably.

verb (used with object)

misthought, misthinking

  1. to think unfavorably or ill of.

Etymology

Origin of misthink

First recorded in 1175–1225, misthink is from the Middle English word misthenken. See mis- 1, think 1

Example Sentences

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In the interview, Dan Ariely tells us “how we misthink money and how to spend smarter.”

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2017

Yes, there is the note; and all the parts, if I misthink not.

From Cynthia's Revels by Jonson, Ben

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