What is another word for miscalling?

Pronunciation: [mɪskˈɔːlɪŋ] (IPA)

Miscalling refers to the act of calling someone or something by the wrong name or term. Some synonyms for miscalling include misnaming, misidentifying, mislabeling, misspeaking, and mistaking. Misnaming refers specifically to calling someone or something by the wrong name, while misidentifying and mislabeling both involve calling something by an incorrect term or label. Misspeaking and mistaking can both refer to saying something that is incorrect or inaccurate, including calling someone or something by the wrong name. Regardless of which synonym is used, the act of miscalling can often lead to confusion or misunderstandings, making it important to strive for accuracy in communication.

What are the hypernyms for Miscalling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Miscalling

As they spoke thus, Sir Gawain came upon them, and, miscalling Sir Launcelot traitor and coward, had almost ridden upon him before Launcelot could provide him of another horse.
"Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion"
Beatrice Clay
"Positively, Mr. Burnet," exclaimed her ladyship, purposely miscalling his name, "not better than mine!
"Thaddeus of Warsaw"
Jane Porter
Take heed that thou use not unsavoury and unseemly words in thy chastising of them, as railing, miscalling, and the like-this is devilish.
"Bunyan"
James Anthony Froude

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