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Definition of misstate

misstate

/ˌmɪsˈsteɪt/
mis · state
Adjective:misstated
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Past Simple:misstated
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Past Participle:misstated
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Present Participle:misstating
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• verb

1

To state, express, or report something falsely, inaccurately, or misleadingly.

Example

"The witness was careful not to misstate the sequence of events during her testimony."

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• Rhymes for misstate

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misspell
misspelling
misspend
misstate
misstatement
misstep
missus

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