misnegotiate
misnegotiate · misnegotiates · misnegotiated · misnegotiating
To make a mistake when trying to make one's way overTo make a mistake when trying to make one's way over (difficult terrain); to misstep or stumble when trying to avoid (obstacles).
Meaning
3 sensesTo make a mistake when trying to make one's way over (difficult terrain); to misstep or stumble when trying to avoid (obstacles).
To cope with or handle badly.
To argue or represent one's position badly when coming to an agreement.
Origin
From mis- + negotiate.From mis- + negotiate.
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Forms
misnegotiates, misnegotiating, misnegotiated, misnegotiated| Base form | misnegotiate · to misnegotiate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | misnegotiates |
| Present participle | misnegotiating |
| Past simple | misnegotiated |
| Past participle | misnegotiated |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle