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misrepresent

[ˌmɪsrepriˈzent]

misrepresent Definition

to give a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

Using misrepresent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misrepresent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company was fined for misrepresenting their products.

  • Example

    He was accused of misrepresenting the facts to the public.

  • Example

    The advertisement misrepresents the benefits of the product.

misrepresent Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for misrepresent

Phrases with misrepresent

  • to present oneself falsely or deceptively

    Example

    He misrepresents himself as a doctor, but he has no medical degree.

  • to give a false or misleading account of the facts

    Example

    The politician was criticized for misrepresenting the truth about the budget.

  • to give a false or misleading account of the state of affairs

    Example

    The media misrepresents the situation in the country, causing panic among the people.

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Summary: misrepresent in Brief

The verb 'misrepresent' [ˌmɪsrepriˈzent] means to give a false or misleading account of something. It is often used in legal contexts, such as when a company misrepresents its products or when a person misrepresents themselves as someone they are not. Synonyms include 'distort' and 'falsify,' while antonyms include 'represent' and 'depict.'