misrepresent
verb
mis·rep·re·sent
(ˌ)mis-ˌre-pri-ˈzent 
misrepresented; misrepresenting; misrepresents
1
: to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair
misrepresented the facts
2
: to serve badly or improperly as a representative of
Examples of misrepresent in a Sentence
The company is accused of misrepresenting its earnings.
The movie deliberately misrepresents the facts about her life.
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As Carney sharply questioned the DDA at a commission meeting Tuesday, the normally mild-mannered Commissioner Tom Markert accused him of a vendetta, and of misrepresenting his own statements.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are some potential side effects, people on social media exaggerate or misrepresent the risks.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 11 Aug. 2025
The court determined that Colvin had misrepresented both the investment and his professional credentials—including his having claimed, at one point, managing $15 billion—and had breached multiple settlement agreements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
If a borrower misrepresents their status or violates program rules, these clauses shift liability back to the borrower and help preserve the lender’s eligibility for the SBA guarantee.
—Adam Craig, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
While there are some potential side effects, people on social media exaggerate or misrepresent the risks.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 11 Aug. 2025
The court determined that Colvin had misrepresented both the investment and his professional credentials—including his having claimed, at one point, managing $15 billion—and had breached multiple settlement agreements.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025
If a borrower misrepresents their status or violates program rules, these clauses shift liability back to the borrower and help preserve the lender’s eligibility for the SBA guarantee.
—Adam Craig, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misrepresent
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misrepresent. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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misrepresent
transitive verb
mis·rep·re·sent
mis-ˌre-pri-ˈzent
: to make a misrepresentation about
: to make a misrepresentation
misrepresenter
noun
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