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miscast


mis·cast

verb \ˌmis-ˈkast\
mis·castmis·cast·ing

Definition of MISCAST

transitive verb
: to cast in an unsuitable role <life had miscast her in the role of wife and mother — Edna Ferber>

First Known Use of MISCAST

1925

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