What does mischaracterize mean?
Mischaracterize means To characterize falsely or mistakenly.
Mischaracterize
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
To characterize falsely or mistakenly.
Example Sentences
Our small disagreement has been mischaracterized as a deep rift.
Synonyms for mischaracterize
Antonyms for mischaracterize
Related Words
Word Forms
- mischaracterizes
- mischaracterizing
- mischaracterized
- mischaracterise
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How do you use mischaracterize in a sentence?
Our small disagreement has been mischaracterized as a deep rift.
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