Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mistrain
verb
/ˈmɪsˌtreɪn/
Definition
To train or teach incorrectly or improperly.
Examples
- The coach was careful not to mistrain the young athletes during practice.
- If a teacher mistrains their students, it can affect their performance on tests.
- The software’s incorrect manual could mislead users and mistrain them on how to use it.
Meaning
Mistrain refers to the act of providing wrong or misleading training, often leading to misunderstandings or errors in knowledge or skills.
Synonyms
- mislead
- misguide
- misinform
- misdirect
