1. trains incorrectly or inadequately

Examples

• The coach mistrains his athletes by focusing only on strength and ignoring technique.
• If you mistrain a dog from the beginning, it becomes much harder to correct bad habits later.
• The company mistrains new employees by rushing through safety procedures.
• She worried that the inexperienced instructor would mistrain the new drivers.
• Poor coaching methods mistrain young players and can lead to injuries.
• The program mistrains participants by teaching outdated techniques.