misrepresent
//ˌmɪs.rɛp.rɪˈzɛnt//
Verb
misrepresentInfinitive
misrepresentPresent tense
misrepresentedPast tense
misrepresentedPast participle
misrepresentingPresent participle
misrepresentsThird-person singular
1
To give a false or misleading account or impression of something or someone.
The article misrepresented the facts of the case.
2
To describe or portray inaccurately, especially in a way that is intentionally deceptive.
The advertisement misrepresented the product's effectiveness.