misspeak — ozdic

Definitions

verb

1

To fail to pronounce, utter, or speak correctly.

Either I misspoke or you misheard.

The president’s comments on Wednesday came after Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the chamber’s only Black Republican, said that “white supremacy should be denounced at every turn. I think he misspoke, I think he should correct it. If he doesn’t correct it I guess he didn’t misspeak.”

2

To speak insultingly or disrespectfully.

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Synonyms

verb — pronounce a word incorrectly

mispronounce

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Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Either I misspoke or you misheard.

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The president’s comments on Wednesday came after Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, the chamber’s only Black Republican, said that “white supremacy should be denounced at every turn. I think he miss

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03

In July, both Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared to contradict the commitment to public ownership - but then subsequently said they had misspoken.

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Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, misspeak is marked as obsolete, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.