misstep

About 0.13 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A step that is wrong, a false step.

   On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.

2. noun An error or mistake.

   His comment was a misstep that could cost him dearly.

3. verb To step badly or incorrectly.

   My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.

4. verb To make an error or mistake.

   I don't want to misstep by offending them.

Similar words

stumble trip error mis-step false step mistreading false move mismove misfact slip-up

Often followed by

and in would or could on by that of

Word family

missteps