misquote Definition
to quote someone inaccurately or falsely.
Using misquote: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misquote" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The journalist misquoted the politician's statement.
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Don't misquote me in your article.
Example
He was accused of deliberately misquoting the Bible to support his argument.
misquote Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for misquote
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Summary: misquote in Brief
The verb 'misquote' [ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt] means to inaccurately or falsely quote someone. It is often used in journalism and academic writing, as well as everyday conversation. Examples include 'The journalist misquoted the politician's statement.' and 'Don't misquote me in your article.' Synonyms include 'misrepresent' and 'distort.'