English

Etymology
From mis- + step

Noun
misstep

1. a step that is wrong

#:On a high ledge, a misstep could be fatal.

1. an error or mistake

#:His comment was a misstep that could cost him.

Translations
trans-top|a step that is wrong
German: Fehltritt m
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trans-top|an error or mistake
German: Fehltritt m
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Intransitive verb
rfc-trverb|Intransitive verb
to misstep

1. to step badly or incorrectly

#:My dance partner misstepped and landed on my toe.

1. to make an error or mistake

#:I don't want to misstep; is this the right way?

Translations
trans-top|to step badly or incorrectly
German: einen Fehltritt machen
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trans-top|to make an error or mistake
German: einen Fehltritt machen
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