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Remised vs Remiss - What's the difference?

remised | remiss |

As a verb remised

is (remise).

As an adjective remiss is

at fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.

remised

English

Verb

(head)
  • (remise)

  • remise

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) The repetition or return of the opening material later in a composition.
  • (fencing) A renewal of a failed action, without withdrawing the arm.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To surrender all interest in a property by executing a deed, to quitclaim.
  • See also

    * remiss

    Anagrams

    * ----

    remiss

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
  • I would certainly be remiss if I did not give credit where credit was due.
  • Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
  • * Milton
  • Thou never wast remiss , I bear thee witness.
  • * Woodward
  • Its motion becomes more languid and remiss .

    Synonyms

    * at fault, blameworthy, negligent, reprehensible

    See also

    * remise

    Anagrams

    * ----