English Dictionary
Definition of “misrepresent”
misrepresent (ˌmɪsrɛprɪˈzɛnt
)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to represent wrongly or inaccurately
Alternative Forms
ˌmisrepresenˈtation noun ˌmisrepreˈsentative adjective ˌmisrepreˈsenter noun
Usage examples
Compassion may also lead to anger: here, it is directed at those who pervert or misrepresent the scientific endeavour.
New Scientist (1998)``The Government's been trying to misrepresent our policy,' he said.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)Michael Howard, the Shadow Chancellor, said: "The Chancellor continues to misrepresent and distort our position.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)I was reluctant to misrepresent them by talking about them in general or ill-informed terms from the outside.
Jackson, Rosie, Mothers who Leave (1994)
