misdeem

verb

mis·deem | \ ˌmis-ˈdēm

\

misdeemed; misdeeming

Definition of misdeem

archaic

1 intransitive : to be mistaken : hold a wrong opinion Also at such times is the rich man become fearful, and so waxeth in cruelty, and of that cruelty do people misdeem that it is power and might waxing.— William Morris

2 T

a : to have a mistaken opinion of : misjudge Nor misdeem me, that I … should be thus bold.— Edward Bulwer-Lytton

b : to think or suppose wrongly … but he misdeems that he is wise …— Percy Bysshe Shelley

3 transitive : to mistake for something or someone else … the poverty ye know, which we for wealth misdeem …— Aubrey De Vere

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about misdeem

Dictionary Entries near misdeem

Statistics for misdeem

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for misdeem

The first known use of misdeem was in the 14th century

See more words from the same century

WORD OF THE DAY

imbroglio

a complex dispute or argument

Test Your Vocabulary

Homophone Quiz

In order to judge how people felt, the senator's office hired a firm to take a ______.

pole poal
pol poll

Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games