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misname

mis·name

UK/mɪsˈneɪm/ uncommon

verb

1.

assign in incorrect name to

  • “These misnamed philanthropists”
Synonyms

Origin

From mis- + name.

Phrases

  • give a bad name

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Broader terms

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