misdeem

/mɪsdēm/

Definitions

1. verb

to regard or consider (something or someone) as something that is not true or as having a particular quality

“The prosecution tried to misdeem the defendant’s alibi as a fabrication.”

2. noun

a false or unfavorable opinion or judgment of someone or something

“The rumors created a misdeem about the company’s financial stability.”

3. verb

to estimate or calculate (something) wrongly

“The accountant misdeemed the company’s expenses and ended up with a large loss.”

Synonyms

  • misestimate
  • misjudge

Antonyms

  • misinterpret
  • misunderstand