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Definition of misplay

misplay

/mɪsˈpleɪ/
mis · play
Plural:misplays
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Past Simple:misplayed
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Past Participle:misplayed
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Present Participle:misplaying
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misplay Lexical Profile

misplay Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A wrong, poor, or tactical error in playing a ball, card, or situation in a sport, game, or strategic endeavor.

Example

"A costly misplay in the final minutes of the championship allowed the opposing team to tie the score."

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• verb

1

To play (a ball, card, or turn) wrongly, poorly, or unskillfully in a sport or game.

Example

"The outfielder misplayed the fly ball after losing sight of it in the afternoon sun."

2

To manage or handle (a strategic situation, negotiation, or opportunity) poorly or with bad judgment.

Example

"The executive misplayed the negotiations by demanding too many concessions at the outset."

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• Rhymes for misplay

• Nearby Words

misplace
misplaced
misplacement
misplay
misprice
misprint
mispronounce

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misplay. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misplay
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