1. to grow badly, abnormally, or in an undesirable way
Usage: rare or archaic; often used in botanical or medical contexts

Examples

• The plant began to misgrow after the frost damaged its stem.
• Without proper nutrients, the seedlings will misgrow and fail to reach maturity.
• The surgeon noted that the bone had begun to misgrow after the injury.
• Weeds misgrew throughout the neglected garden.
• If the conditions remain poor, the entire crop will misgrow.