misattribute

[mis-uh-trib-yoot]

misattribute Definition

• 1. to attribute something to the wrong source or person
• 2. to incorrectly assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something

Using misattribute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misattribute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain.

• Example

  Don't misattribute your success to luck alone.

• Example

  The painting was misattributed to a lesser-known artist for years.

misattribute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for misattribute

• misascribe
• misplace
• misassign

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Summary: misattribute in Brief

'Misattribute' [mis-uh-trib-yoot] means to wrongly attribute something to the wrong source or person, or to assign a quality or characteristic to someone or something incorrectly. For example, 'The quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain.' or 'Don't misattribute your success to luck alone.'