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What is another word for Missay?

Pronunciation: [mˈɪse͡ɪ] (IPA)

Missay means to say something in a mistaken or incorrect way. There are many synonyms for the word missay, including mispronounce, mangle, misquote, garble, misconstrue, and misunderstand. Mispronounce refers to mispronouncing a word or phrase, while mangle refers to distorting or mutilating words during speech. Misquote is when someone repeats a statement or passage incorrectly. Garble means to confuse or scramble words, while misconstrue refers to interpreting something wrongly. Finally, misunderstand refers to misinterpreting or not comprehending someone's words or meaning. All of these synonyms suggest that the speaker has made a mistake or error while conveying their message.
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He threatened me for the mountenance of an hour this afternoon, but I bade him write and it pleased him-passing well knew I that he could not Missay me with you.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
You should not suffer her to Missay me so grievously.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
And anon the king commanded that none of them, upon pain of death, to Missay them nor do them any harm, and commanded a knight to bring them to their lodging, and see that they have all that is necessary and requisite for them, with the best cheer, and that no dainty be spared, for the Romans be great lords, and though their message please me not nor my court, yet I must remember mine honour.
"Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table"
Thomas Malory

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