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misstep Definition

mis·step (misstep′, mis step)

noun

  1. a wrong or awkward step
  2. a mistake in conduct; faux pas

misstep Synonyms

misstep

n.

slip, miss, trip, bungle, stumble; see also failure 1.

misstep Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: But if you approach him, make no misstep, lest he rob you of your life.

Adjective modifier

  • few: Let go of the few missteps you have been making -- after all, everyone else who matters already has.
  • single: A single misstep and the world may well be set off on a careening course to destruction.
  • early: Early misstep But it goes without saying that marketers ' entrance into unfamiliar virtual worlds will be tricky.

Noun used with modifier

  • laboratory: Went out there age are infuriated a quinine factory laboratory missteps for.

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