1. refers incorrectly or inaccurately to someone or something
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'misrefer'

Examples

• The article misrefers to the historical event as occurring in 1985 when it actually happened in 1995.
• He misrefers to his colleague by the wrong name during the presentation.
• The document misrefers to the statute multiple times, creating confusion about the legal requirements.
• She misrefers to the painting as a work by Monet when it was actually painted by Renoir.
• The report misrefers to the data source, making it difficult to verify the findings.