Definition of MISNAME

misname

Plural: misnames

Verb

  • assign in incorrect name to
    • "These misnamed philanthropists"
  • To call by a wrong name.
  • To give an unsuitable or injurious name to; name incorrectly.

Noun

  • A wrong, unsuitable, misleading, or injurious name or designation; misnomer.

Origin / Etymology

From mis- + name.

Synonyms

miscall

Scrabble Score: 11

misname is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
misname is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
misname is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

misname is a valid Words With Friends word