1. defines incorrectly or inaccurately; gives a wrong or misleading definition of something
Usage: third-person singular present tense of misdefine

Examples

• The textbook misdefines photosynthesis as a process that only occurs in sunlight.
• He misdefines the term 'democracy' in his essay, confusing it with autocracy.
• The policy misdefines what constitutes a full-time employee.
• She misdefines the problem, which leads to an ineffective solution.
• The dictionary misdefines several archaic words in its latest edition.
• When you misdefines key concepts, students become confused about the material.