misrepresent — To give a false or misleading account or impression of something.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To give a false or misleading account or impression of something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmɪsrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
Example Sentences
- The lawyer accused his opponent of misrepresenting the evidence like a magician pulling rabbits out of thin air.
- Don't misrepresent your qualifications on your resume.
- The tabloid newspaper was notorious for misrepresenting celebrity interviews as if they were written by gossiping parrots.
misrepresent
VERB[/ˌmɪsrɛprɪˈzɛnt/]
To give a false or misleading account or impression of something.
To give a false or misleading account or impression of something.
He tried to misrepresent his present, but truth made the people lament!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 16th century by combining the prefix 'mis-' (wrongly) with 'represent' (to show or depict). The word literally means to show something in a wrong or false way.
Breakdown
mis- (wrongly/badly) + represent (to show or depict)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The lawyer accused his opponent of misrepresenting the evidence like a magician pulling rabbits out of thin air.”
“Don't misrepresent your qualifications on your resume.”
“The tabloid newspaper was notorious for misrepresenting celebrity interviews as if they were written by gossiping parrots.”
“The company was sued for misrepresenting the health benefits of their product.”
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