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misidentify Synonyms & Antonyms

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Misidentify as a Verb

1

To mistake the identity of (something or someone).

2

To mistake the identity.

Word Forms & Grammar

misidentify (third-person singular simple present misidentifies, present participle misidentifying, simple past and past participle misidentified)

Words That Rhyme With Misidentify

Origin of Misidentify

From mis- + identify.

Word Facts for Misidentify

Part of speechverb
MeaningTo mistake the identity of (something or someone)
Verb formsmisidentifies, misidentifying, misidentified