MISSTEP
misstep
Noun
- A step that is wrong, a false step.
- On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.
- An error or mistake.
- His comment was a misstep that could cost him.
Verb
- to step badly or incorrectly
- My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.
- to make an error or mistake
- I don't want to misstep; is this the right way?
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