misplay
/ˌmɪsˈpleɪ/
verb
- To play (a game, sport, or musical piece) incorrectly or poorly.
- She misplayed the opening notes of the sonata during the recital.
- If you misplay that chess move, you could lose your queen.
- The shortstop misplayed the ground ball, letting the runner reach base.
Antonyms
noun
- An instance of playing incorrectly or making a mistake in a game or performance.
- That misplay on the tennis court was embarrassing for the veteran player.
- The pianist's only misplay came during the difficult cadenza.
- His misplay in the final inning cost the team the championship.