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misidentified

/mɪsɪdɛntɪfaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does misidentified mean?

verb

To identify incorrectly or mistakenly; to attribute or assign a wrong identity to something or someone.

Example

"The witness misidentified the suspect in the police lineup."

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