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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misidentify

/mɪsɪdɛntaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does misidentify mean?

verb

To identify incorrectly or mistakenly; to take someone or something for another.

Example

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

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