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misspeak

[mis-speek]

verb (used with or without object)

misspoke, misspoken, misspeaking. 
  1. to speak, utter, or pronounce incorrectly.

  2. to speak inaccurately, inappropriately, or too hastily.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of misspeak1

1150–1200; Middle English misspeken; mis- 1, speak; compare Old English missprecan to murmur
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The reaction was over the top, a case of Miller slightly misspeaking, when actually showing confidence and ambition in the unforgiving world of football is nothing to be ashamed of.

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Inevitably, some minor slip-up or misspeak would send us into debilitating, tear-filled laughter.

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It’s not spin, it’s not misspeaking, it’s not forgivable exaggeration — Donald Trump lies, and his lies are dangerous.

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Among other topics, Harris fielded questions on the presidential debate on ABC, which Trump had previously backed out of, before misspeaking during a press conference and ultimately confirming his attendance via a statement.

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His every word is watched by Republican operatives eager to capture any misspeak to plant doubt about Biden’s fitness among the public.

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