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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misattributing

/mɪsˈætrɪbjuːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does misattributing mean?

verb

To attribute something incorrectly or to the wrong person, place, or thing. This can be done intentionally or unintentionally, often resulting in confusion or misinformation.

Example

"The historian was accused of misattributing the quote to the wrong author, which led to a heated debate among scholars."

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