miscompose

/mɪskɒmpˈoʊz/

Definitions

1. verb

to put something together in a way that is not correct or proper; to compose something incorrectly

“The student miscomposed the poem, resulting in awkward rhymes and unclear meaning.”

2. verb

to cause someone or something to become disorganized or confused

“The news of the sudden change miscomposed the entire team, making it difficult for them to focus on the task at hand.”

3. noun

a composition that is not correct or proper

“The miscompositions in the manuscript made it difficult for the editor to correct the errors.”

Synonyms

  • disorganize
  • misarrange
  • miswrite

Antonyms

  • compose
  • organize