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Definition of misdescribe

misdescribe

/ˌmɪsdɪˈskraɪb/
mis · de · scribe
Past Simple:misdescribed
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Past Participle:misdescribed
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Present Participle:misdescribing
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misdescribe Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To describe someone or something falsely, inaccurately, or misleadingly.

Example

"The seller was fined by the trade commission for attempting to misdescribe the synthetic fabric as genuine silk."

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• Rhymes for misdescribe

• Nearby Words

misdeliver
misdelivery
misdemeanor
misdescribe
misdevelopment
misdiagnose
misdiagnosis

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Misdescribe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/misdescribe
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