Associations to the word «Misnomer»

Wiktionary

MISNOMER, noun. A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
MISNOMER, noun. A term that is misleading.
MISNOMER, noun. A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
MISNOMER, verb. (transitive) To use a misleading term; to misname.

Dictionary definition

MISNOMER, noun. An incorrect or unsuitable name.

Wise words

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.
Buddha