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Definition of "misrepresent" []

  • To give an incorrect or misleading representation of. (verb-transitive)
  • To serve incorrectly or dishonestly as an official representative of. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "misrepresent" in a sentence
  • "CNN: Obama warns anyone who would 'misrepresent' plan"
  • "Excellent by Michael Collins on Sunday, May 17, 2009 at 11: 02: 44 PM how did Obama "misrepresent" his position? by Cindy Sheehan on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11: 35: 52 AM"
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