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Topic: Beliefs

misperceive

IPA: /ˌmɪs.pərˈsiːv/

KK: /mɪsˈpɜːrˌsiːv/

transitive verb

Definition: To understand something in a wrong way or to have a false impression about it.

Example: She misperceived his intentions and thought he was being rude.

misperception

IPA: /ˌmɪs.pərˈsɛp.ʃən/

KK: /mɪspərˈsɛpʃən/

noun

Definition: A wrong understanding or interpretation of something.

Example: Her misperception of the situation led to unnecessary conflict.

misprize

IPA: /mɪsˈpraɪz/

KK: /mɪsˈpraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To value something less than it deserves or to regard it with contempt.

Example: Many people misprize the importance of education in achieving success.

missiology

IPA: /ˌmɪsiˈɒlədʒi/

KK: /mɪˈsiːəˌlədʒi/

noun

Definition: The field of study that focuses on the work and methods of missionaries, particularly in Christianity, and examines their messages and activities.

Example: She decided to pursue a degree in missiology to better understand the impact of missionary work around the world.

missionary

IPA: /ˈmɪʃənɛri/

KK: /ˈmɪʃənˌɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the work of spreading a religious faith or engaging in a mission.

Example: The missionary work in the community focused on education and healthcare.

noun

Definition: A person who is sent to a place to promote a particular belief or to help others, often in a religious context.

Example: The missionary traveled to the remote village to share his faith and provide assistance to the community.

missioner

IPA: /ˈmɪʃənər/

KK: /ˈmɪʃənər/

noun

Definition: A person who is sent to a foreign country to promote Christianity or to help others, often through education or social work.

Example: The missioner traveled to Africa to provide education and support to local communities.

mistreat

IPA: /mɪsˈtrit/

KK: /mɪsˈtrit/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat someone in a cruel or harmful way.

Example: It is wrong to mistreat animals.

mistrust

IPA: /ˈmɪs.trʌst/

KK: /ˈmɪstrʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To feel doubt or suspicion about someone or something.

Example: She began to mistrust his intentions after he canceled their plans.

noun

Definition: A feeling of doubt or lack of trust in someone or something.

Example: Her past experiences led to a deep mistrust of strangers.

transitive verb

Definition: To have a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something.

Example: She began to mistrust his intentions after he lied to her.

mistrustfulness

IPA: /ˈmɪs.trʌst.fəl.nəs/

KK: /mɪsˈtrʌstfəl/

noun

Definition: The condition of being suspicious or having doubts about someone or something.

Example: Her mistrustfulness made it hard for her to form new friendships.

mistruth

IPA: //mɪsˈtruːθ//

KK: /ˈmɪsˌtruːθ/

noun

Definition: A statement that is not true; a lie or falsehood.

Example: He was caught telling a mistruth about his whereabouts last night.

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