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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Without that visibility, AI might ignore you or misrepresent you based on outdated or irrelevant content.
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Christine Wetzler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In the suit, filed on behalf of Reed and his wife in Davidson County Chancery Court on Jan. 17, Reed contends the school breached his contract, misrepresented his role in the response and inflicted emotional distress on him and his wife, among other things.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Krispy Kreme overstated the success of its partnership with McDonald’s, failed to disclose that demand for Krispy Kreme products declined at McDonald’s locations after the initial marketing launch and misrepresented the financial outlook, according to the lawsuits.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
The one who misrepresents the most, intentionally, what the president says.
—Dan Gooding
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Christine Wetzler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In the suit, filed on behalf of Reed and his wife in Davidson County Chancery Court on Jan. 17, Reed contends the school breached his contract, misrepresented his role in the response and inflicted emotional distress on him and his wife, among other things.
—Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Krispy Kreme overstated the success of its partnership with McDonald’s, failed to disclose that demand for Krispy Kreme products declined at McDonald’s locations after the initial marketing launch and misrepresented the financial outlook, according to the lawsuits.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
The one who misrepresents the most, intentionally, what the president says.
—Dan Gooding
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 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 20 Jul. 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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