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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
mess aroundverbMWEdo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mess upverbMWEmake a mess of or create disorder inApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
messageverbsend as a messageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metaboliseverbproduce by metabolismUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metabolizeverbproduce by metabolismUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metalverbcover with metalUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metaliseverbcoat with metalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metalizeverbcoat with metalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metalliseverbcoat with metalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metallizeverbcoat with metalApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metamorphoseverbchange completely the nature or appearance ofUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metastasiseverbspread throughout the bodyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metastasizeverbspread throughout the bodyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mete outverbMWEadminister or bestow, as in small portionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
meterverbstamp with a meter indicating the postageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metricateverbconvert from a non-metric to the metric systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metriciseverbconvert from a non-metric to the metric systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metricizeverbconvert from a non-metric to the metric systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
metrifyverbconvert from a non-metric to the metric systemApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mewverbutter a high-pitched cry, as of seagullsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mewlverbcry weakly or softlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miaouverbmake a cat-like soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miaowverbmake a cat-like soundUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
micro-cookverbcook or heat in a microwave ovenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
microcopyverbphotocopy printed or other graphic matter so that it is reduced in sizeCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
microfilmverbrecord on microfilmApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
microwaveverbcook or heat in a microwave ovenApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
micturateverbeliminate urineRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
middleverbput in the middleUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miffverbcause to be annoyedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
migrateverbmove from one country or region to another and settle thereApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mildewverbbecome moldyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
militariseverblend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military forceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
militarizeverblend a military character to (a country), as by building up a military forceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
militateverbhave force or influenceAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
milkverbtake milk from female mammalsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
millverbroll out (metal) with a rolling machineApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mill aboutverbMWEmove about in a confused mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mill aroundverbMWEmove about in a confused mannerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mimeverbact out without words but with gestures and bodily movements onlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mimeoverbprint copies from a prepared stencil using a mimeographApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mimeographverbprint copies from, a prepared stencil, using a mimeographApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mimicverbimitate (a person or manner), especially for satirical effectApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
minceverbmake less severe or harshApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mindverbbe concerned with or about something or somebodyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mind mapverbMWEcreate a visual diagram that organizes information around a central conceptCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mineverbget from the earth by excavationUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mineraliseverbconvert into a mineral substanceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mineralizeverbconvert into a mineral substanceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mingleverbto bring or combine together or with something elseUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miniateverbdecorate, often manuscripts, with letters painted redApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miniaturiseverbto design or construct on a smaller scaleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miniaturizeverbto design or construct on a smaller scaleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
minifyverbmake smallerApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
minimiseverbrepresent as less significant or importantApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
minimizeverbreduce something to the smallest possible extent or valueApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
ministerverbattend to the wants and needs of othersApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
minstrelverbcelebrate by singing, in the style of minstrelsUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mintverbform by stamping, punching, or printingCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mireverbcause to get stuck as if in a mireUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mirrorverbreflect as if in a mirrorUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misaddressverbput a wrong address onApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misadviseverbgive bad advice toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misalignverbalign imperfectly or badlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misallyverbmake a bad allianceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misapplyverbapply to a wrong thing or personApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misapprehendverbinterpret in the wrong wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misappropriateverbappropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own useAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misbehaveverbbehave badlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misbelieveverbhold a false or unorthodox beliefUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscalculateverbcalculate incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscallverbassign in incorrect name toRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscarryverbsuffer a miscarriageUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscastverbcast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable roleApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscegenateverbmarry or cohabit with a person of another raceUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misconceiveverbinterpret in the wrong wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misconductverbmanage badly or incompetentlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misconstrueverbinterpret in the wrong wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscountverbcount wronglyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miscreateverbshape or form or make badlyCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdateverbassign the wrong date toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdealverbdeal cards wronglyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdeliververbdeliver to the wrong addressApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdemeanverbbehave badlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdirectverblead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misdoverbdo wrongly or improperlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misestimateverbcalculate incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misfireverbfail to fire or detonateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misfunctionverbfail to function or function improperlyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misgaugeverbgauge something incorrectly or improperlyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misgiveverbsuggest fear or doubtUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misgovernverbgovern badlyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misguideverblead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directionsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mishandleverbmake a mess of, destroy or ruinApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misidentifyverbidentify incorrectlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misinformverbgive false or misleading information toUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misinterpretverbinterpret in the wrong wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misjudgeverbjudge incorrectlyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mislayverbplace (something) where one cannot find it againRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misleadverblead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directionsAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026