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misdescribe

UK/,mɪsdɪ'skraɪb/US/,misdi'skraib/

Definitions

v.

To describe something wrongly.

错误描述

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
mis-wrongly, badly
+
de-down, away, reversal
+
scribwrite, scratch
=misdescribe

To misdescribe is to describe badly or wrongly: the written account does not match reality.

Root script still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The article misdescribed the court decision.

Word Forms

Verb

Pastmisdescribed
3rd Personmisdescribes
Past Part.misdescribed
Pres. Part.misdescribing
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