misrepresent (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
Definition
To give a false or misleading account of the nature of something.
Examples
He felt that the media had misrepresented his views.
The report was accused of misrepresenting the company's financial situation.
It's easy to misrepresent someone's intentions online.
How to Use misrepresent
- misrepresent something (prepositional phrase)
- To give a false or misleading account of something. — "The article seemed to misrepresent the findings of the study."
- misrepresent oneself (phrasal verb)
- To present oneself in a false or misleading way. — "He misrepresented himself as a doctor to gain access to the hospital."
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