# misnegotiate

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To make a mistake when trying to make one's way over (difficult terrain); to misstep or stumble when trying to avoid (obstacles).
2. To cope with or handle badly.
3. To argue or represent one's position badly when coming to an agreement.

## Etymology
From mis- + negotiate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/misnegotiate