What is another word for misidentify?
Pronunciation: [mɪsa͡ɪdˈɛntɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Misidentify is a verb that means a mistake where someone incorrectly identifies or recognizes something or someone. Some synonyms to it are confound, misapprehend, mistake, confuse, misjudge, misinterpret, misconstrue, misconceive, and misread. All of these words refer to a misunderstanding or misperception of a person, thing, or situation. Confound means to bring to a state of confusion. Misinterpret has an opposite meaning that means to understand or explain something incorrectly. Misconceive is to misunderstand or misinterpret something. Whatever synonym you use, it is important to be accurate when identifying something or someone to avoid confusion and mistakes.
