Definitions

1. verb

to define (something) incorrectly or in an imprecise way

“The politician was accused of misdefining the term to fit his agenda.”

2. verb

to give a false or misleading explanation of (something)

“The scientist was criticized for misdefining the cause of the environmental disaster.”

3. noun

the act of defining (something) incorrectly

“The misdefinition of the term led to widespread confusion among the public.”