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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 experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.