misname

UK
/mɪsˈneɪm/
US
/mɪsˈneɪm/

Translations

misnameverb
misnamed
Past Simple
misnamed
Past Participle
misnaming
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈneɪm/
US
/mɪsˈneɪm/
неправильно называть
He tends to misname his colleagues, which can be embarrassing.
Он склонен неправильно называть своих коллег, что может быть неловко.

Definitions

misnameverb
To give a wrong or inaccurate name to someone or something.
The teacher accidentally misnamed the student during roll call.
To apply a term that misrepresents the true nature, function, or qualities of something.
Calling it a "quick fix" misnames the complex engineering solution.