Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misspeak
verb
/ˌmɪsˈspiːk/
Definition
To speak incorrectly, especially to say something that is not accurate or true.
Examples
- During the interview, the politician seemed to misspeak when discussing her policies.
- He misspoke about the date of the meeting and caused confusion among the attendees.
- It’s easy to misspeak when you’re nervous in front of a big audience.
Meaning
Misspeaking typically refers to errors made in speech, whether accidental slips of the tongue or unintended misstatements.
Synonyms
- misstate
- mispronounce
- miscommunicate
- blunder
