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mis-
thingk
]
mis·think
/
mɪsˈθɪŋk
/
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mis-
thingk
]
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verb,
mis·thought,
mis·think·ing.
Archaic
.
verb (used without object)
1.
to think incorrectly or unfavorably.
verb (used with object)
2.
to think unfavorably or ill of.
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Origin:
1175–1225;
Middle English
misthenken.
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