Misrepresentation

/mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement.
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.
3. (cartography) Faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles.

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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.

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