misexecute

/mɪsɛksˈjuːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to perform or carry out an action in a wrong or incorrect way, especially as a result of misunderstanding instructions or failing to follow them correctly.

“The company misexecuted the marketing strategy, resulting in a loss of customers.”

2. noun

the act of performing or carrying out an action in a wrong or incorrect way, especially as a result of misunderstanding instructions or failing to follow them correctly.

“The project’s misexecution was a major setback for the team.”

Synonyms

  • botch
  • mishandle
  • mismanage

Antonyms

  • carry out
  • execute
  • fulfill