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misbreed

Verb CEFR B2
mɪsˈbɹiːd

Definitions

To breed with the wrong mate, resulting in inferior offspring.

Examples

“Discord will occur⟳ even in Socrates ' city because the rulers, no matter⟳ how wise, will misbreed the guardians, producing inferior guardians, who bring⟳ discord with them.”
“Humans breed⟳ in ways quite similar to those of animals; and if humans misbreed, the results are misbreeds.”
“So what keeps wolves and coyotes from interbreeding in nature? Obviously, those who don't misbreed will leave⟳ more viable offspring.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

misbreeding misbreeds misbrew misbrewed misbrewing misbrews

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