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mis-step

mis-step is the alternative form of misstep.

Meaning of misstep

Noun

misstep (plural missteps)

  1. A step that is wrong, a false step.
    • On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.
  2. (figuratively) An error or mistake.
    • His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.
    Synonyms:
    error, faux pas, mistake

See all 4 meanings of misstep

Forms of mis-step

pluralmis-steps

Questions about mis-step

What is mis-step the alternative form of?
Mis-step is the alternative form of misstep.

Words near mis-step in the dictionary

  1. mis-spelled
  2. mis-spelling
  3. mis-spellings
  4. mis-spells
  5. mis-spelt
  6. mis-step
  7. mis-sung
  8. mis-swing
  9. mis-swinging
  10. mis-swings
  11. mis-swung

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