misidentify

[ˌmɪsʌɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ]

misidentify Definition

  • 1to identify someone or something incorrectly
  • 2to mistake the identity of someone or something

Using misidentify: Examples

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

  • Example

    The witness misidentified the suspect in the lineup.

  • Example

    I'm sorry, I must have misidentified the bird species.

  • Example

    It's easy to misidentify the twins because they look so alike.

misidentify Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for misidentify

Phrases with misidentify

  • misidentify someone/something as

    to wrongly believe that someone or something is a particular person or thing

    Example

    She misidentified him as her ex-boyfriend.

  • to wrongly associate oneself with a particular group or identity

    Example

    He misidentified with the punk rock scene in his youth.

  • often mistaken for someone or something else

    Example

    The rare bird species is frequently misidentified as a similar-looking species.

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Summary: misidentify in Brief

To 'misidentify' [ˌmɪsʌɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ] is to mistakenly identify someone or something, often leading to confusion or error. It can be used in various contexts, such as eyewitness testimony or birdwatching, as in 'The witness misidentified the suspect in the lineup.' 'Misidentify' can also be used in phrases like 'misidentify someone/something as,' and 'frequently misidentified.'