diff --git a/kernel/exit.c b/kernel/exit.c
index 389a88cb3081..9f9015f3f6b0 100644
--- a/kernel/exit.c
+++ b/kernel/exit.c
@@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ void rcuwait_wake_up(struct rcuwait *w)
 	/*
 	 * Order condition vs @task, such that everything prior to the load
 	 * of @task is visible. This is the condition as to why the user called
-	 * rcuwait_trywake() in the first place. Pairs with set_current_state()
+	 * rcuwait_wake() in the first place. Pairs with set_current_state()
 	 * barrier (A) in rcuwait_wait_event().
 	 *
 	 *    WAIT                WAKE