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misbrand

American  
[mis-brand] / mɪsˈbrænd /

verb (used with object)

  1. to brand or label erroneously.

  2. to brand illegally, as with another's trademark.

Etymology

Origin of misbrand

First recorded in 1900–05; mis- 1 + brand

Example Sentences

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McKinsey faced charges of conspiring to misbrand a drug and obstructing justice.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

Fishman is charged with two counts of conspiring to misbrand drugs.

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2022

In England, the trademark laws are so strict that no one dares to misbrand any article, and so we felt safe enough so far as the English trade was concerned.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under no circumstances is it advisable to make any misstatements or misbrand in any respect.

From Every Step in Canning by Gray, Grace Viall

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