misspeak

/ˈmɪspiːk/

Definitions

1. verb

to speak or utter something incorrectly or inappropriately

“The politician was accused of misspeaking about the economic situation.”

2. noun

the act of speaking or uttering something incorrectly or inappropriately

“The politician’s misspeak on live television caused a public outcry.”

3. noun

something said incorrectly or inappropriately

“The politician’s misspeak about the opponent’s policy was widely criticized.”

Synonyms

  • misconstrue
  • misinterpret
  • misstate

Antonyms

  • speak
  • utter