misspeak

[ UK /mɪsspˈiːk/ ]
[ US /mɪˈspik, mɪsˈspik/ ]

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How To Use misspeak In A Sentence

To be equally fair, he is a smart, plain-spoken career guy at Treasury - not someone who would ordinarily misspeak.
She is not the first politician to 'misspeak' - if that's what we're calling it now. The Sun
I misspoke primarily out of ignorance, but that does not excuse misspeaking.
Even the most straightforward and plain-spoken people misspeak.
She is not the first politician to 'misspeak' - if that's what we're calling it now. The Sun
His campaign has to have advisors around him to correct him when he misspeaks, he looks old and decrepid, he puts you to sleep when he talks, and his ideas are ancient. McCain camp accuses Obama of making age an issue
His face betrays just a hint of panic that he might misspeak. Times, Sunday Times
His face betrays just a hint of panic that he might misspeak. Times, Sunday Times

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