mis-sell

See also: missell

English

Etymology

mis- +‎ sell

Verb

mis-sell (third-person singular simple present mis-sells, present participle mis-selling, simple past and past participle mis-sold)

1. (British, finance) To sell misleadingly, fraudulently, or in violation of laws or regulations.

   The firm is defending itself against fresh allegations of mis-selling pensions.