misspeaking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of misspeak
noun
  1. The fact or instance of speaking incorrectly, falsely, or unclearly.
  2. Speaking ill; defamation, slander.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈspiːkɪŋ/

Word forms

misspeaking misspeakings

Etymology

From misspeak + -ing.

Synonyms

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