Mis- (Prefix) - Word Root - Membean

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mis-

wrong, wrongly

Usage

• misconstrue

  If you misconstrue something that has been said or something that happens, you understand or interpret it incorrectly.

• misapprehension

  A misapprehension is a misunderstanding or false impression that you are under, especially concerning another person's intentions towards you.

• misgiving

  A misgiving is a doubt or uncertainty that you have about something, usually something that you are about to do.

• misnomer

  A misnomer is a name given to someone or something that doesn't quite fit or is inaccurate in some obvious way.

• misalliance

  an unsuitable alliance (especially with regard to marriage)

• misapply

  apply to a wrong thing or person

• misappropriate

  appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

• miscalculate

  judge incorrectly

• misconceived

  having formed a wrong idea about something

• miscount

  count wrongly

• misdeed

  improper or wicked or immoral behavior

Related Word Roots

• mis-

  hatred

• mis

  send

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