Misrepresentation

Quick meaning: Misrepresentation is a noun meaning Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement.

Meaning

Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement.

More Meanings

1. (cartography) Faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.
2. Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: mischaracterization, misportrayal

[…] for unless a matter be true enough to stand a good deal of misrepresentation, its truth is not of a very robust order, […]

I was especially astonished at one of their many misrepresentations: I mean when they told you that you must be careful not to let me deceive you – the implication being that I am a skilful speaker.

Word Forms

• misrepresentations

Synonyms for misrepresentation

Depending on context, synonyms include mischaracterization, misportrayal, deception, deceit, falsehood, falsification.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include falsification, deception, deceit, falsehood, misleading, falsifying.

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