misspoke

/ˈmɪsˌspoʊk/

Definitions

1. verb

to utter something incorrectly or in error, especially due to a slip of the tongue or thoughtlessness

“The politician was criticized for misspeaking about the economic recovery.”

2. noun

an instance of uttering something incorrectly or in error, especially due to a slip of the tongue or thoughtlessness

“The controversy surrounding the politician’s misspoke led to widespread protests.”

Synonyms

  • erroneously spoke
  • misstated

Antonyms

  • articulated
  • expressed