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misnomer

[ UK /mɪsnˈə‍ʊmɐ/ ]
[ US /mɪsˈnoʊmɝ/ ]
NOUN
  1. an incorrect or unsuitable name

How To Use misnomer In A Sentence

  • Salivation and thirst are great but the victim cannot swallow water because of throat muscle spasm hence the misnomer hydrophobia.
  • Maybe the term "bussed" was a misnomer, as it sounds too organzied, but ... BlogTO
  • But, as I said, the title ‘Land Transport Management Bill’ is a total misnomer.
  • I firmly believe that a consumer 'database'-the word database in this case is actually a misnomer-carrying the government's imprimatur must only include data that is accurate. Slate Magazine
  • It is, therefore, something of a misnomer to speak of the transfer of funds as there is no actual transfer of coins and banknotes from the payer to the payee.
  • Bill Eadington, director of the Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming at the University of Nevada-Reno said the term penny slots is a misnomer because most wagers on the devices are much greater. WTOP / Business / Biz Stories
  • Last year the day was labelled a misnomer, with the majority of motorists ignoring it, although some said they would be willing to try public transport if the system were improved. ANC Daily News Briefing
  • I always thought that was a just a cute name… or a misnomer, like Pennsylvania Dutch.
  • Yet while it all makes for good copy, the battle of the billionaires is a misnomer. Washington State's Union Tax
  • At over a mile and a half in length from top to toe,'pond ' was something of a misnomer. AMAGANSETT
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