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Misremember

/ˌmɪs.rɪˈmɛm.bər/verb
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Misremember means to recall or remember something incorrectly, often due to the brain's inherent limitations or external influences like suggestion. In everyday and professional contexts, it's a reminder of how unreliable human memory can be, frequently appearing in psychology, law, and personal anecdotes to explain discrepancies in accounts or testimonies.

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