misstep

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misstep

/ˈmɪs.stɛp/
/mɪsˈstɛp/

Rhymes with (verb) -ɛp

noun missteps · mis-step

A step that is wrong, a false step. On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.
figuratively An error or mistake. His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.
Similar: error, faux pas, mistake

verb missteps · misstepping · misstepped · mis-step

intransitive To step badly or incorrectly. My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.
intransitive To make an error or mistake. I don't want to misstep by offending them.

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noun step that is wrong

Español	paso en falso
Português	passo em falso
Français	faux pas
Deutsch	Fehltritt
Română	pas greșit, poticnire
Русский	оступи́ться ostupítʹsja

noun error or mistake

Español	paso en falso, desliz, tropiezo, marfilada
Português	passo em falso
Français	faux pas, bourde
Deutsch	Fehltritt
Română	pas greșit
Русский	ло́жный шаг lóžnyj šag, опло́шность oplóšnostʹ

verb to step badly or incorrectly

Português	pisar em falso
Français	faire un faux pas, trébucher, s'emmêler les pinceaux
Deutsch	einen Fehltritt machen

verb to make an error or mistake

Français	faire un faux pas, faire une bourde, gaffer
Deutsch	einen Fehltritt machen

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@misc{misstep_2026,
  title = {misstep},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/misstep},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}