Misprision — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(ˌ)mis-ˈpri-zhən/ mis·pri·sion

Meaning & Definition of Misprision

Misprision (noun)

  1. neglect or wrong performance of official duty
  2. concealment of treason or felony by one who is not a participant in the treason or felony
  3. seditious conduct against the government or the courts
  4. contempt, scorn

Misprision (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect

    "his intense misprision for films that rely on CGI instead of live action is well known"

    similar: contempt, contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, disdain, scorn
    related: abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, lovelessness, cattiness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, enmity, gall, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment, bile, jaundice, rancor, spleen, venom, vindictiveness, virulence, vitriol, aspersion, belittlement, deprecation, depreciation, detraction, diminishment, disparagement, derision, mockery, ridicule, abuse, invective, vituperation, censure, condemnation, denunciation
    opposite: admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect
    near: acceptance, tolerance, adoration, adulation, deference, deification, glorification, idolatry, idolization, lionization, reverence, veneration, worship, affection, fancy, fondness, liking, love

  2. the nonperformance of an assigned or expected action

    "an elected official charged with misprision and bribery"

    similar: default, delinquency, dereliction, failure, neglect, negligence, nonfeasance, oversight
    related: carelessness, heedlessness, inadvertence, inadvertency, laxity
    near: compliance, discharge, fulfillment

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misprision

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misprision:

contempt, contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, disdain, scorn, default, delinquency, dereliction, failure, neglect, negligence, nonfeasance, oversight

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misprision

Words with the opposite meaning of Misprision:

admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect

Related Words for Misprision

abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, lovelessness, cattiness, hatefulness, invidiousness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, spite, spitefulness, aversion, disgust, distaste, horror, odium, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, animosity, antagonism, antipathy

Near Antonyms of Misprision

acceptance, tolerance, adoration, adulation, deference, deification, glorification, idolatry, idolization, lionization, reverence, veneration, worship, affection, fancy, fondness, liking, love, compliance, discharge, fulfillment

Origin & Etymology of Misprision

Middle English, from Anglo-French mesprisun error, wrongdoing, from mesprendre to take by mistake, from mes- mis- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to seize get

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Misprision

What does "Misprision" mean?

"Misprision" means neglect or wrong performance of official duty. As a noun, it is defined as: neglect or wrong performance of official duty. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Misprision"?

Other words for "Misprision" include contempt, contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, disdain, scorn and default. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misprision" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misprision"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misprision". Common alternatives include contempt, contemptuousness, despisement, despite, despitefulness, disdain, scorn, default, delinquency and dereliction.

What is the opposite of "Misprision"?

Antonyms of "Misprision" include admiration, esteem, estimation, favor, regard and respect. Near antonyms include acceptance, tolerance, adoration and adulation.

How do you use "Misprision" in a sentence?

Examples of "Misprision" in a sentence: "his intense misprision for films that rely on CGI instead of live action is well known"; "an elected official charged with misprision and bribery".

Is "Misprision" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misprision" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Misprision"?

"Misprision" is pronounced /(ˌ)mis-ˈpri-zhən/ and divided into syllables as mis·pri·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Misprision"?

"Misprision" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French mesprisun error, wrongdoing, from mesprendre to take by mistake, from mes- mis- + prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to seize get. First known use: 15th century.