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Definition of misrepresent

misrepresent

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
mis · rep · re · sent
Adjective:misrepresentative
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Past Simple:misrepresented
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Past Participle:misrepresented
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Present Participle:misrepresenting
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misrepresent Lexical Profile

misrepresent Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To give a false, inaccurate, or misleading account of the nature of someone or something, especially intentionally.

Example

"The article was criticized for attempting to misrepresent the findings of the scientific study."

2

To serve poorly or inadequately as an official representative or spokesperson for a group or constituency.

Example

"Voters complained that the council continued to misrepresent the interests of rural residents."

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• Rhymes for misrepresent

• Nearby Words

misrecord
misremember
misreport
misrepresent
misrepresentation
misroute
misrule

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the English prefix 'mis-' (meaning 'wrongly' or 'improperly') and the verb 'represent', which traces back through Old French to the Latin 'repraesentare' (meaning 'to place before' or 'to exhibit').

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