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misname Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈmɪsneɪm/

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Misname as a Noun

1

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

Misname as a Verb

1

To call by a wrong name.

2

To give an unsuitable or injurious name to; name incorrectly.

Word Forms & Grammar

misname (plural misnames)

misname (third-person singular simple present misnames, present participle misnaming, simple past and past participle misnamed)

Words That Rhyme With Misname

Origin of Misname

From mis- + name.

Quick Facts About Misname

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈmɪsneɪm/
MeaningA wrong, unsuitable, misleading, or injurious name or designation; misnomer
Pluralmisnames
Verb formsmisnames, misnaming, misnamed

Misname: Your Questions Answered

Is misname a noun or a verb?

Misname is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of misname?

The plural of misname is misnames.

What is the past tense of misname?

The past tense of misname is misnamed. The present participle is misnaming.