misthrow
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌθroʊ/
KK: /ˈmɪsˌθroʊ/
noun
Definition
A throw that is done incorrectly or not as intended.
Example
The player made a misthrow, causing the ball to land far from the target.
Conversation
Did you see that last play?
Yeah, it was a total misthrow from the quarterback.
I can't believe how often he makes those mistakes.
I know, it's frustrating to watch sometimes!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
miscast
misfire
blunder
Antonyms
success
accuracy
precision
verb
Definition
To throw something in a wrong or incorrect way.
Example
He misthrow the ball, causing it to land far from the target.
Tense Forms
Past: misthrew
Past Participle: misthrown
Conversation
Did you see how I misthrow the ball during practice?
Yeah, it went way off course!
I really need to work on my aim; I always seem to misthrow it.
Root Explanation
Misthrow → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "throw" (from Old English "þrawan", meaning to cast or hurl). The word "misthrow" means to throw something wrongly or inaccurately.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'throw' as in to cast something. This helps you remember that 'misthrow' refers to throwing something incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
misgrow
inthrow