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mis·mate

 (mĭs-māt′)
tr.v. mis·mat·ed, mis·mat·ing, mis·mates
To mate or match unsuitably.
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mismate

(ˌmɪsˈmeɪt)
vb (tr)
to mate, match, or marry unsuitably
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.mismate - provide with an unsuitable matemismate - provide with an unsuitable mate  
couple, mate, pair, twin, match - bring two objects, ideas, or people together; "This fact is coupled to the other one"; "Matchmaker, can you match my daughter with a nice young man?"; "The student was paired with a partner for collaboration on the project"
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