misgrow

/mɪsˈɡroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or develop incorrectly or abnormally

“The plant misgrew due to the lack of sunlight.”

2. verb

to cause something to grow or develop incorrectly or abnormally

“The disease misgrew the tumor.”

3. noun

a thing that grows or develops incorrectly or abnormally

“The misgrowth in the tree was removed to prevent further damage.”

Synonyms

  • go wrong
  • misdevelop

Antonyms

  • develop
  • grow