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How to pronounce misrepresents

verbB2
mihsrehpruhZEHNS

/mɪsˌɹɛp.ɹəˈzɛns/

4 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.

Related entry: misrepresent

to describe or present someone or something falsely or unfairly

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Meanings & examples

verb

to describe or present someone or something falsely or unfairly

The article misrepresented her views.

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It often suggests that the false description is deliberate.

Common phrases & grammar

misrepresent the facts · misrepresent someone's views

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