English to English Dictionary

Mishima

A surname of a notable Japanese author known for his literary works and controversial life.

Mismanage

To manage something poorly or ineffectively.

Misogynist

A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.

Misogyny

Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.

Misperceive

To perceive incorrectly or to misunderstand.

Misrepresentation

The act of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

Missing-in-action

Designating a member of the armed forces reported missing following a combat engagement, whose status as dead or alive is unconfirmed.

Mitigant

A factor, substance, or action that lessens or moderates the severity, gravity, or impact of something undesirable.

Mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or ease.

Mitigation

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Mitigative

Tending to lessen the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Mitogen

A substance that stimulates or induces mitosis, the process of cell division.