misdescribe

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ describe.

Verb

misdescribe (third-person singular simple present misdescribes, present participle misdescribing, simple past and past participle misdescribed)

1. (transitive) To incorrectly explain or detail something or someone.

   Coordinate term: misidentify

Related terms

• misascribe
• misascription
• misdescription