misbrand en · VERB
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English brand English misbrand From mis- + brand.
Meanings
- To make a mistake in branding a product or service, as by poor association of the name in a significant group of potential customers.
- In the law of food and drugs, to convey false or misleading information about a product.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| misbrands | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| misbranded | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| misbranded | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| misbranding | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |