misstep

  • 1Misstep — Mis*step , n. A wrong step; an error of conduct. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 2Misstep — Mis*step , v. i. To take a wrong step; to go astray. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 3misstep — index delinquency (misconduct), fault (mistake), indiscretion, lapse (expiration), lapse ( …

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  • 4misstep — (v.) also mis step, c.1300; see MIS (Cf. mis ) (1) + STEP (Cf. step) (v.). The noun in the figurative sense of faux pas is first recorded c.1800; literal sense is from 1837 …

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  • 5misstep — [n] mistake, wrong move bad move*, blunder, bungle, error, failure, false step, faux pas, fluff*, gaffe, indiscretion, lapse, miscue, miss, slip, slipup*, stumble, trip; concepts 101,674,699 Ant. success …

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  • 6misstep — ☆ misstep [mis′step΄, mis step′ ] n. 1. a wrong or awkward step 2. a mistake in conduct; faux pas …

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  • 7misstep — 1. noun a) a step that is wrong, a false step On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal. b) an error or mistake His comment was a misstep that could cost him. 2 …

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  • 8misstep — UK [mɪsˈstep] / US noun [countable] Word forms misstep : singular misstep plural missteps American formal a mistake, especially one caused by bad judgment …

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  • 9misstep — mis|step [ˈmıs step] n AmE a mistake, especially one that is caused by not understanding a situation correctly ▪ A misstep here could cost millions of dollars …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 10misstep — noun Date: 1788 1. a mistake in judgment or action ; blunder 2. a wrong step …

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