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misstep

noun mis·step \-ˈstep\

: an action or decision that is a mistake

Full Definition of MISSTEP

: a mistake in judgment or action : blunder

: a wrong step

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First Known Use of MISSTEP

1788

Related to MISSTEP

Synonyms: misapprehension, miscalculation, misjudging, misjudgment, mistake, slip, slipup

Rhymes with MISSTEP

crowstep, doorstep, footstep, goose-step, half step, instep, in step, keep step, lockstep, one-step, quickstep, route step, salep, sidestep, two-step, unstep, whole step

MISSTEP Defined for Kids

misstep

noun mis·step \mis-ˈstep\

Definition of MISSTEP for Kids

: a wrong movement <I … didn't dare go near the stream for fear of making a misstep and falling in … — Jean Craighead George, My Side of the Mountain>

: ²mistake 2, slip

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