Misrespond

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To respond incorrectly or inappropriately.

    "Listeners therefore may misunderstand and misrespond to locutionary acts."

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"Listeners therefore may misunderstand and misrespond to locutionary acts."

Etymology

From mis- + respond.

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