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TermTypeDefinitionClassificationsUpdated
mismanageverbmanage badly or incompetentlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mismarryverbmarry an unsuitable partnerUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mismatchverbmatch badlyAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mismateverbprovide with an unsuitable mateApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misnameverbassign in incorrect name toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misperceiveverbperceive incorrectlyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misplaceverbto place something where one cannot find it againRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misplayverbplay incorrectly, e.g., play a wrong noteApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misprintverbprint incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mispronounceverbpronounce a word incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misquoteverbquote incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misreadverbread or interpret wronglyUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misrememberverbremember incorrectlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misrepresentverbto tamper, with the purpose of deceptionEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
missverbfail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mindUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miss callverbMWEto phone someone's mobile without the intent of answering, but to show a missed call, either to avoid contact or as a sign of affectionRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misspeakverbpronounce a word incorrectlyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misspellverbto spell incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misspendverbspend (money or other resources) unwiselyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misstateverbstate something incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistverbspray finely or cover with mistUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mist oververbMWEbecome covered with mistUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistakeverbto make a mistake or be incorrectUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistimeverbtime incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistranslateverbtranslate incorrectlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistreatverbtreat badlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mistrustverbregard as untrustworthyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misunderstandverbinterpret in the wrong wayUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
misuseverbchange the inherent purpose or function of somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
miterverbbevel the edges of, to make a miter jointApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mitigateverbTo lessen or to try to lessen the severity, pain, seriousness, extent, or gravity of.ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mixverbcombine different elements, media, or content to create something newApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mix inverbMWEcause (something) to be mixed with (something else)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mix upverbMWEcause to be perplexed or confoundedApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mizzleverbrain lightlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moanverbindicate pain, discomfort, or displeasureUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mobverbpress tightly together or cramUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mobiliseverbmake ready for action or useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mobilizeverbmake ready for action or useApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mockverbimitate with mockery and derisionUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mock upverbMWEconstruct a model ofApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
modelverbcreate a representation or simulation of a concept, system, or processAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moderateverbreview and manage content or discussions to ensure quality and appropriatenessEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moderniseverbmake repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
modernizeverbmake repairs, renovations, revisions or adjustments toApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
modifyverbmake partial changes to improve, update, or adapt somethingApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
modulateverbvary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)ApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moilverbmoisten or soilUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moistenverbmoisten with fine dropsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moisturiseverbmake more humidApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moisturizeverbmake more humidApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moldverbform by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or moldApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
molderverbbreak downUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
molestverbannoy continually or chronicallyRememberUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mollifyverbmake more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something elseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mollycoddleverbtreat with excessive indulgenceApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moltverbcast off hair, skin, horn, or feathersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monetiseverbgive legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a countryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monetizeverbgive legal value to or establish as the legal tender of a countryApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mongerverbsell or offer for sale from place to placeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mongreliseverbcause to become a mongrelApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mongrelizeverbcause to become a mongrelAnalyzeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monishverbadmonish or counsel in terms of someone's behaviorUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monitorverbobserve and track progress, performance, or conditions over timeAnalyzeSecondaryJun 3, 2026
monitor and reviewverbMWETo observe something and examine it for correctness.EvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monkeyverbplay around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestlyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monkey aroundverbMWEdo random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idlyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monologuiseverbtalk to oneselfCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monologuizeverbtalk to oneselfCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monopoliseverbhave and control fully and exclusivelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monopolizeverbhave and control fully and exclusivelyApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monumentaliseverbrecord or memorialize lastingly with a monumentCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
monumentalizeverbrecord or memorialize lastingly with a monumentCreateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mooverbmake a low noise, characteristic of bovinesUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moochverbask for and get freeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moonverbhave dreamlike musings or fantasies while awakeUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moon aboutverbMWEbe apathetic, gloomy, or dazedUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moon aroundverbMWEbe idle in a listless or dreamy wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moon onverbMWEbe idle in a listless or dreamy wayUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moonlightverbwork a second job, usually after hoursApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moonshineverbdistill (alcohol) illegallyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moorverbsecure in or as if in a berth or dockApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mootverbthink about carefullyEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mopverbmake a sad face and thrust out one's lower lipApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mop upverbMWEto wash or wipe with or as if with a mopApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mopeverbmove around slowly and aimlesslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mope aroundverbMWEmove around slowly and aimlesslyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moraliseverbspeak as if delivering a sermonEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moralizeverbspeak as if delivering a sermonEvaluateUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
morphverbcause to change shape in a computer animationApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mortarverbplaster with mortarApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mortgageverbput up as security or collateralApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
morticeverbjoin by a tenon and mortiseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mortifyverbpractice self-denial of one's body and appetitesUnderstandUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mortiseverbjoin by a tenon and mortiseApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moseyverbwalk leisurelyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
moshverbto dance by slamming into and pushing other dancersUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mothballverbput into long-term storageApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
motherverbcare for like a motherUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026
mothproofverbprotect from mothsApplyUnclassifiedJun 3, 2026