miscall

/mis'kɔ:l/

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Word: Miscall

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To call or name something incorrectly. When you miscall something, you use the wrong name or label for it.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "miscall" when you want to talk about making a mistake in naming something or someone.
• It is often used in situations where a person has been wrongly identified or when something is not referred to correctly.

Example:

• "The teacher miscalled the student by the wrong name during roll call."

Advanced Usage:

In more complex contexts, "miscall" can also refer to a misunderstanding or an error in judgment regarding a situation or someone's character.

Word Variants:

• Miscalled (past tense): "She miscalled the event, thinking it was a party instead of a meeting."
• Miscalling (present participle): "He is miscalling the new policies as unfair."

Different Meanings:

• In a broader sense, "miscall" can imply that someone has made a poor judgment about a situation, not just in naming but also in understanding.

Academic

Verb

1. assign in incorrect name to
   • These misnamed philanthropists

Synonyms

• misname