misremember
/mɪsɹɪˈmɛmbə/ · mis.re.mem.ber
verb
- To recall information incorrectly, often with a sense of confidence or conviction. She misremembered the exact date of her wedding anniversary.
- To have a false or distorted memory of an event or experience. He misremembered the details of the accident, which led to a series of misunderstandings.
verb
- To recall information in a way that is not accurate or reliable. The witness misremembered the suspect's appearance, which led to a mistaken identification.
Did you know? The word 'misremember' has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly in the context of eyewitness testimony and the reliability of human memory.