misconnect
verb
mis·con·nect
ˌmis-kə-ˈnekt 
misconnected; misconnecting
: to connect (something) in a wrong or improper way
Spark plug wires should be replaced one at a time between the distributor cap or ignition coils and the spark plugs to avoid misconnecting the wires. If you misconnect the wires, the engine will not run.—
Ronald G. Haefner
Ronald G. Haefnertwo people who sometimes misconnect
Word History
First Known Use
1883, in the meaning defined above
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“Misconnect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misconnect. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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