misrepresent

//ˌmɪs.rɛp.rɪˈzɛnt//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
Visual representation of misrepresent

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.