mistend

mis’tend

Definitions

1. verb

to make a mistake or go astray, especially in one’s course or path

“The hikers mistend and got lost in the woods.”

2. noun

a mistake or error, especially in one’s course or path

“The explorer’s mistend led to a delay in the expedition.”

3. verb

to misinterpret or misunderstand something

“She mistend the instructions and built the furniture incorrectly.”

Synonyms

  • err
  • misinterpret
  • mistake

Antonyms

  • correct
  • understand