mischaracterize (Meaning)
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mischaracterize (v. t.)
To characterize falsely or erroneously; to give a wrong character to.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mischaracterize
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mischaracterize Sentence Examples
- The article mischaracterized the senator's comments, attributing to him a position he did not hold.
- The opposition's campaign ads mischaracterized the incumbent's record, painting an inaccurate and misleading picture.
- The teacher mischaracterized the student's behavior as disrespectful, when in reality it was merely clumsy.
- The media mischaracterized the incident, portraying it as a brawl when it was simply a heated exchange of words.
- The witness's testimony mischaracterized the events that led to the accident, omitting crucial details.
- The report mischaracterized the company's financial performance, claiming it was struggling when in fact it was thriving.
- The rumor that spread through town mischaracterized the mayor's health, leading to unnecessary concern.
- The defendant's attorney mischaracterized the prosecution's case, distorting the evidence to support their client's innocence.
- The history book mischaracterized the role of a particular group in the war, downplaying their contributions.
- The scientist's research findings were mischaracterized in the popular press, turning them into sensationalized headlines.
FAQs About the word mischaracterize
To characterize falsely or erroneously; to give a wrong character to.
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The article mischaracterized the senator's comments, attributing to him a position he did not hold.
The opposition's campaign ads mischaracterized the incumbent's record, painting an inaccurate and misleading picture.
The teacher mischaracterized the student's behavior as disrespectful, when in reality it was merely clumsy.
The media mischaracterized the incident, portraying it as a brawl when it was simply a heated exchange of words.
