miscommand

/ˈmɪskɒmɑnd/

Definitions

1. noun

an incorrect or unauthorized order or instruction

“The miscommand caused the team to build the project incorrectly.”

2. verb

to give an incorrect or unauthorized order or instruction

“She miscommanded the troops to retreat, which led to a loss.”

3. noun

a wrong or mistaken order or instruction

“The miscommand in the manual caused the machine to malfunction.”

Synonyms

  • error
  • misdirection
  • mistake

Antonyms

  • command
  • instruction
  • order