Micro means extremely small.
Synonym “small” also means little in size.
Both highlight something of very limited size.
Mince means to cut food into very small pieces.
Synonym “chop fine” refers to cutting into small parts.
Both describe breaking something into tiny bits.
Mirth means great joy or amusement.
Synonym “merriment” also means cheerful fun.
Both suggest happiness and laughter.
Misapprehension means misunderstanding or false belief.
Synonym “mistaken idea” also indicates wrong thinking.
Both deal with incorrect interpretation.
Miscreant means a villain or criminal.
Synonym “criminal” also refers to someone who breaks the law.
Both describe a wrongdoer.
Mite means a very small amount or thing.
Synonym “small object” also points to something tiny.
Both emphasize smallness.
Mitigate means to make less severe.
Synonym “lessen” also means to reduce intensity.
Both describe easing something harsh.
Mockery means making fun of something.
Synonym “ridicule” also refers to laughing at someone.
Both involve treating something with contempt.
Mode means a way or manner of doing something.
Synonym “method” also means a systematic way.
Both describe an approach or style.
Modest means humble or not boastful.
Synonym “humble” also means showing low self-importance.
Both describe simplicity and humility.