misrecall

Definitions

To remember something incorrectly or inaccurately.

To fail to recall information as it actually occurred.

Examples

It is common to misrecall the exact details of a conversation that happened years ago.

The witness admitted she might have misrecall the color of the getaway car due to the poor lighting.

I often misrecall the names of people I have only met once or twice.

Synonyms

misremember forget misidentify confuse misquote distort misconstrue

Antonyms

remember recollect recall retain recognize reminisce identify