misrepresentation (Meaning)
misrepresentation (n)
a misleading falsehood
a willful perversion of facts
misrepresentation (n.)
Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.
Synonyms & Antonyms of misrepresentation
Synonyms:
- libel
- fable
- fiction
- whopper
- taradiddle
- slander
- misreport
- equivocation
- tarradiddle
- pretence
- defamation
- story
- obliquity
- fib
- perjury
- tale
- half-truth
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misrepresentation Sentence Examples
- The politician's misrepresentation of his accomplishments resulted in a loss of public trust.
- The company's financial statements contained numerous misrepresentations that misled investors.
- The salesperson's misrepresentation of the product's capabilities led to customer complaints.
- The employee's misrepresentation of his credentials during the interview resulted in his termination.
- The research article was retracted due to the misrepresentation of the data.
- The historical account was criticized for its misrepresentation of key events.
- The media outlet was accused of misrepresenting the facts in its reporting.
- The government investigation revealed a pattern of misrepresentation in the industry.
- The activist group challenged the misrepresentation of marginalized communities in the public discourse.
- The misrepresentation of scientific evidence has undermined public confidence in the research process.
FAQs About the word misrepresentation
a misleading falsehood, a willful perversion of factsUntrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represe
misstatement, fabrication, lie, falsity, misinformation, fairy tale, prevarication, untruth, exaggeration, falsehood
fact, fact, honesty, honesty,truthfulness, authentication, confirmation, verity, verification, validation
The politician's misrepresentation of his accomplishments resulted in a loss of public trust.
The company's financial statements contained numerous misrepresentations that misled investors.
The salesperson's misrepresentation of the product's capabilities led to customer complaints.
The employee's misrepresentation of his credentials during the interview resulted in his termination.
