verb. To misattribute; to credit wrongly.

What does Miscredited mean?

(ˌmɪsˈkrɛdɪt) verb (transitive) obsolete. to credit or attribute to wrongly.

What is discredit?

transitive verb. 1 : to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve discredit a rumor. 2 : to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of trying to discredit the claims of a rival a discredited theory. 3 : to deprive of good repute : disgrace personal attacks meant to discredit his opponent.