Definition
misgrow
verb
- to grow badly, abnormally, or in an undesirable way
Usage: rare or archaic; often used in botanical or medical contexts
Examples
- The plant began to misgrow after the frost damaged its stem.
- Without proper nutrients, the seedlings will misgrow and fail to reach maturity.
- The surgeon noted that the bone had begun to misgrow after the injury.
- Weeds misgrew throughout the neglected garden.
- If the conditions remain poor, the entire crop will misgrow.