What does misrepresent mean?
Misrepresent means To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something..
Misrepresent
/ˌmɪsˌɹɛpɹəˈzɛnt/ · verb
Meaning
To represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something..
Example Sentences
The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer.
Here perhaps one of you might interrupt me and say, 'But what is it that you do, Socrates? How is it that you have been misrepresented like this? Surely all this talk and gossip about you would never have arisen if you had confined yourself to ordinary activities, but only if your behaviour was abnormal. Give us the explanation, if you do not want us to draw our own conclusions.'
Synonyms for misrepresent
Antonyms for misrepresent
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Word Forms
- misrepresents
- misrepresenting
- misrepresented
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for misrepresent?
Common synonyms include fake, belie, wangle, manipulate.
What is the opposite of misrepresent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use misrepresent in a sentence?
The fraudster misrepresented himself as a lawyer.
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