Misascribe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misascribe is a verb meaning (transitive) To ascribe wrongly.
Meaning
(transitive) To ascribe wrongly.
Example Sentences
Some people misascribe the works of Shakespeare to other writers.
Word Forms
- misascribes
- misascribing
- misascribed
Synonyms for misascribe
Depending on context, synonyms include misattribute.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misattribute, misassume, misimpute, misassess, misgive, misfigure.
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