Definition

To label or identify something in a way that is incorrect or deceptive.

Example

The company was accused of misbranding its products to make them seem more effective than they really are.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about that company that misbranded their products?

Yeah, it’s crazy how they got away with it for so long.

I know, right? It's frustrating when people misbrand things just to make a quick buck.

Totally! It really affects honest businesses trying to compete.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misbrand → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "brand" (from Old English "brand", meaning a mark or a burning). The word "misbrand" means to wrongly mark or label something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'brand' referring to a mark — so misbrand means to mark something incorrectly.

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