misrepresent

Word parts

mis- + represent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌmɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form misrepresent

Third-person singular misrepresents

Past tense misrepresented

Past participle misrepresented

Present participle misrepresenting

1. If you misrepresent something, you talk about it in a way that gives people the wrong idea.
   • Synonym: lie