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
Synonyms 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.
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.'
