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
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The company is accused of misrepresenting its earnings.
The movie deliberately misrepresents the facts about her life.
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Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
Baldwin on Sunday described herself as the only candidate who would not cut the program, while Hovde has accused her of misrepresenting his position on the matter.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Letters: Paul Vallas misrepresents facts about the consent decree for CPD
Business
Too Midwestern for a megasale?
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024
Economically motivated adulteration happens when food is misrepresented for financial gain, leading to a marketplace filled with counterfeit products that cut corners.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Misrepresent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misrepresent. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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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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