MISCALL Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

miscall

verb

Definition of miscall

as in to misname

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Recent Examples of miscall Nearly every major polling outfit miscalled the 2016 Presidential race. — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2020

Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscall

Verb

In some cases, police and lawyers inflict further harm by misgendering and misnaming victims.

— Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2019
In some editions, a story that began on the cover about the central SoMa development lawsuit settlement misnamed a nonprofit developer hoping to build affordable housing in South of Market.

— SFChronicle.com, SFChronicle.com, 1 Oct. 2019

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When leaders misidentify their competitive advantage, every subsequent strategic decision is built on a false foundation.

— Clifford Hudson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
But while false arrests due to facial recognition software can easily be blamed on glitchy tech, an even more disturbing pattern is starting to emerge, as AI-wielding officers don’t just misidentify suspects, but use the technology to fabricate evidence.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 June 2026