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Misstep

//ˈmɪs.stɛp// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A step that is wrong, a false step.

    "On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal."

  2. 2
    an unintentional but embarrassing blunder wordnet
  3. 3
    An error or mistake. figuratively

    "His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly."

Verb
  1. 1
    To step badly or incorrectly. intransitive

    "My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe."

  2. 2
    To make an error or mistake. intransitive

    "I don't want to misstep by offending them."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From mis- + step.

Etymology 2

From mis- + step.

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