misnomer ( synonym found)

Definition of misnomer:

°A use of a term asserted to be misleading.
"Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it."
°A term asserted to be widely used incorrectly.
"Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."
° To use a misleading term; to misname.

Definition of misnomer:

°A use of a term asserted to be misleading.
"Calling it a driveway is a bit of a misnomer, since you don't drive on it, you park on it."
°A term asserted to be widely used incorrectly.
"Chinese checkers is a misnomer since the game has nothing to do with China."
° To use a misleading term; to misname.

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