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misattribute

verb

/ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

misassign, miscredit, misidentify, mistake

attribute correctly, credit properly

misattribute a quote, misattribute authorship, misattribute responsibility

To make sense of something difficult to read or understand; to decode.

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

to obtain or gain possession of something

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

To change in form, appearance, nature, or character.

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter