Misrepresent

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.rɛ.prɪˈzɛnt/

Definitions of misrepresent

verb to give a false or misleading account of something

Example Sentences

A1 He misrepresents the truth to make himself look better.

A2 The advertisement misrepresents the product's capabilities.

B1 The lawyer was accused of misrepresenting the facts in court.

B2 The journalist was fired for misrepresenting the statements of the interviewee.

C1 The company was fined for misrepresenting their financial reports.

C2 The documentary was criticized for misrepresenting historical events.

Examples of misrepresent in a Sentence

formal It is unethical for a lawyer to misrepresent facts in court.

informal Don't misrepresent what actually happened at the party.

slang I can't believe he tried to misrepresent the situation like that.

figurative Her artwork may misrepresent reality, but it captures the essence of emotion.

Grammatical Forms of misrepresent

• past tense: misrepresented
• plural: misrepresents
• comparative: more misrepresented
• superlative: most misrepresented
• present tense: misrepresent
• future tense: will misrepresent
• perfect tense: has misrepresented
• continuous tense: is misrepresenting
• singular: misrepresents
• positive degree: misrepresent
• infinitive: to misrepresent
• gerund: misrepresenting
• participle: misrepresented

Origin and Evolution of misrepresent

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'misrepresent' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly' and the verb 'represent' meaning 'to depict or portray'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of portraying something inaccurately or falsely, the word 'misrepresent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of deceptive practices in communication or presentation.