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Meaning of misrepresentation
The act of giving a false or misleading impression.
Etymology of misrepresentation
The word "misrepresentation" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "mis-" (meaning "wrong" or "false") and the verb "represent" (meaning "to portray or depict").
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of giving a false or misleading impression, often with the intention of deceiving or manipulating others.
Synonyms
deception
dishonesty
falsehood
inaccuracy
misstatement
distortion
exaggeration
falsification
fabrication
fraud
deceit
duplicity
guile
chicanery
trickery
subterfuge
ruse
pretence
pretension
disingenuousness
untruth
mendacity
perjury
prevarication
equivocation
obfuscation
mystification
confusion
misinterpretation
misconception
falsity
fallacy
error
inexactness
imprecision
ambiguity
misleadingness
untrustworthiness
unreliability
insincerity
dishonestness
crookedness
corruption
malpractice
sharp practice
swindling
cheating
cozening
beguiling
deluding
Definitions
- The act of giving a false or misleading impression about something, or a false or misleading statement or impression.
- * A statement or assertion that is false or misleading, especially one that is made deliberately.
Usage Examples
- The company was sued for misrepresentation of their product's benefits.
- * The politician's misrepresentation of the facts sparked a public outcry.
- * The misrepresentation of the data led to incorrect conclusions being drawn.