mis- — wrong, wrongly, badly (affix)
mis-
wrong, wrongly, badly
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Old English · Marks error or wrongdoing (mistake, misunderstand).
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mistake
A2
/mɪˈsteɪk/
Something done wrong because of bad judgment, carelessness, or lack of knowledge.
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misfortune
B2
/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/
Bad luck.
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misunderstand
B2
/ˌmɪsəndɝˈstænd/
To understand someone or something wrongly.
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mislead
B1
/mɪsˈliːd/
To give someone a false idea or impression, often on purpose.
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misuse
C2+
/mɪsˈjus/
the wrong or improper use of something
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