Misattribute
Pronunciation: /ˈmɪsˈætɹəbˌjut/
Misattribute (verb)
- To give credit, blame, or a cause to the wrong person or thing.
- To say that information, a quote, or an idea comes from the wrong source.
- To connect an effect to the wrong reason or factor.
Examples
- She misattributed the quote to the wrong author.
- They misattributed the song to a different singer.