misclaim

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ claim.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (noun) /ˈmɪskleɪm/

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• IPA^(key): (verb) /mɪsˈkleɪm/

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Noun

misclaim (plural misclaims)

1. A mistaken claim.

Verb

misclaim (third-person singular simple present misclaims, present participle misclaiming, simple past and past participle misclaimed)

1. To claim erroneously or fraudulently.