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Vinony

miscast

verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈkæst/ / /mɪsˈkɑːst/ / /ˈmɪskæst/ / /ˈmɪskɑːst/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

  1. Erroneously cast

noun

Etymology: From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

  1. An erroneous cast or reckoning.

verb

Etymology: From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

  1. To cast or reckon incorrectly.
  2. To cast or direct erroneously or improperly.

    “to miscast a glance”

  3. To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
  4. To make an error when casting a vote.