verb
- to teach incorrectly or badly
Usage: third person singular present tense of misteach
Examples
- The substitute teacher misteaches the math concept every time.
- When a coach misteaches proper form, athletes risk injury.
- The outdated textbook misteaches students about historical events.
- She worries that the online course misteaches basic grammar rules.
- If a parent misteaches driving skills, it creates dangerous habits.
- The professor misteaches the scientific principle due to his own confusion.