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misthink

verb mis·think \ˌmis-ˈthiŋk\
mis·thought\-ˈthȯt\mis·think·ing

Definition of MISTHINK

intransitive verb
archaic
:  to think mistakenly or unfavorably
transitive verb
archaic :  to think badly or unfavorably of
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First Known Use of MISTHINK

circa 1530

Rhymes with MISTHINK

bethink, chewink, cross-link, cuff link, downlink, dry sink, eyewink, groupthink, heat sink, hoodwink, hot link, iceblink, lip-synch, mixed drink, moss pink, preshrink, rat fink, red ink, rethink, rose pink, sea pink, shell pink, soft drink, strong drink, unkink, uplink, wild pink

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