Misstep

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA step that is wrong, a false step.

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

2.nounAn error or mistake.

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

3.verbTo step badly or incorrectly.

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

4.verbTo make an error or mistake.

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

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