misbaptize

/mɪsˈbæptˈaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to administer baptism to someone in error, especially by using the wrong name or rite

“The priest misbaptized the infant, causing the family to be distraught.”

2. noun

an act of baptizing someone in error

“The misbaptism of the child was a painful experience for the family.”

Synonyms

  • baptize in error
  • erroneously baptize

Antonyms

  • correctly administer baptism
  • validly baptize