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Meaning of misbreed | Babel Free

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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