Associations to the word «Misnomer»

Wiktionary

MISNOMER, noun. A use of a term that is misleading; a misname.
MISNOMER, noun. A term that is misleading.
MISNOMER, noun. A term whose sense in common usage conflicts with a technical sense.
MISNOMER, verb. (transitive) To use a misleading term; to misname.

Dictionary definition

MISNOMER, noun. An incorrect or unsuitable name.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy