caconym

/kæˈkɒnɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A term or word used to describe something in a way that is intentionally misleading or inaccurate.

“The company’s use of the term ‘green energy’ was actually a clever caconym, as their product relied heavily on non-renewable resources.”

Synonyms

  • deceptive term
  • misnomer

Antonyms

  • accurate term
  • truthful description