Misword
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪswɔɹd/
Misword (verb)
- To write or say something using the wrong words, so the meaning is not what you intended.
- To choose words that make a statement unclear or misleading, even if the topic is correct.
Examples
- I misword the message, so the meaning changes.
- She misword the instructions, and the task becomes confusing.