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misnaming

/mɪzˈneɪmɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does misnaming mean?

verb

The act of giving a wrong or inappropriate name to something or someone. Misnaming can be intentional or unintentional, and it can lead to confusion or misunderstandings.

Example

"The artist was accused of misnaming her new album, which was actually a re-release of her previous work."

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