miscorrect

Meaning

To incorrectly correct something, often making the original mistake worse or introducing a new error. This can happen in various contexts, such as editing, proofreading, or even in everyday conversations when trying to correct someone's mistake.

Examples

• The editor miscorrected the punctuation, changing a comma to a semicolon in the wrong place.
• In an attempt to miscorrect the recipe, she added twice the amount of salt, making the dish inedible.