misteaches
Imparts wrong information
Misteaches is the third-person singular of misteach—to teach incorrectly or impart wrong information.
A teacher misteaches when delivering faulty instruction, whether through error or incompetence: The substitute misteaches basic grammar rules.
The word implies the student learns something, just not what they should have.
Gives incorrect information
- misguidesDirects incorrectly
- misleadsCauses false belief
- confusesCauses mental disarray
- distortsMisrepresents or deforms
corrupts · indoctrinates · brainwashes · propagandizes · misexplains · miscommunicates · misrepresents · oversimplifies
Serious mistakes from carelessness
- mistakesUnintended wrong actions
- errsMakes mistakes
- miscalculatesFigures incorrectly
- misstepsMistakes or errors
misjudges · fumbles · bungles · botches · flubs · misreads · misunderstands · overlooks
Compensation for injury
- impairsLessens effectiveness or strength
- hindersCreates obstacles for
- stuntsDangerous performed feats
- underminesWeakens by stealth
sabotages · derails · cripples · handicaps · disadvantages · disservices · fails · shortchanges
misinforms
Gives incorrect information
distorts · corrupts · indoctrinates · brainwashes · propagandizes · misexplains · miscommunicates · misrepresents · oversimplifies · muddles
blunders
Serious mistakes from carelessness
- mistakesUnintended wrong actions
- errsMakes mistakes
- miscalculatesFigures incorrectly
missteps · misjudges · fumbles · bungles · botches · flubs · misreads · misunderstands · overlooks · neglects
damages
Compensation for injury
undermines · sabotages · derails · cripples · handicaps · disadvantages · disservices · fails · shortchanges · cheats
misteachesteaches
Gives lessons to others
educates · enlightens · elucidates · clarifies · corrects