Misword

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪswɔɹd/

Misword (verb)

  1. To write or say something using the wrong words, so the meaning is not what you intended.
  2. 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.