Common 'Mis-' Prefix Words

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misfortune

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An unfortunate condition or event.

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misplace

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To put something in the wrong location and lose it temporarily.

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mistreat

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To treat someone or something badly or unfairly.

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misfit

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A person whose behavior or attitude sets them apart from others in an uncomfortably conspicuous way.

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mislead

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To guide someone into the wrong direction or give them the wrong idea.

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misjudge

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To form an incorrect opinion or conclusion about something or someone.

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misbehave

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To act inappropriately or badly.

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misspell

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To spell a word incorrectly.

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mismatch

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A failure to correspond or match; a discrepancy.

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misinform

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To provide someone with incorrect or misleading information.