Misstep

Origin

From - + step.

Full definition of misstep

Noun

1. A step that is wrong, a false step.On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.
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  burdened as he was, he did not think of length or height or toil. He remembered only to avoid a misstep and to keep his direction.
2. (figurative) An error or mistake.His comment was a misstep that could cost him.

Synonyms

• (error) error, faux pas, mistake

Verb

1. (intransitive) to step badly or incorrectlyMy dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.
2. (intransitive) to make an error or mistakeI don't want to misstep; is this the right way?