Definition

To send something to the wrong place or person.

Example

I accidentally missend the email to the wrong address.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I missend the email to the wrong person.

Oh no! What did you write in it?

I just shared some event details, but now I'm worried.

You should double-check and send it to the right person.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Missend → It is formed from "miss" (from Old English "missan", meaning to fail to hit or to send away) and "end" (meaning to send). The word "missend" refers to the act of sending something incorrectly or to the wrong place.

Memory Tip

Think of 'missing' something when you 'send' it — that's why 'missend' means to send something incorrectly.

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