Characterize :: Characterize (v. t.) To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
Characterize :: Characterize (v. t.) To indicate the character of; to describe.
Characterize :: Characterize (v. t.) To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of..
Mischaracterize :: Mischaracterize (v. t.) To characterize falsely or erroneously; to give a wrong character to.