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Meaning of misstating
The primary meaning of "misstating" is to give a false or inaccurate account of something.
Etymology of misstating
The word "misstating" originates from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or false, and the verb "state" meaning to declare or express something
The term has been in use since the 15th century, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass various forms of inaccurate or misleading communication
Synonyms
misrepresenting
distorting
falsifying
exaggerating
misinterpreting
misconstruing
perverting
twisting
deceiving
misleading
lying
fabricating
inventing
falsifying
disguising
concealing
camouflaging
masking
veiling
obscuring
clouding
muddling
confusing
misinforming
misguiding
bewildering
perplexing
puzzling
deceiving
duping
deluding
beguiling
charming
Definitions
- To state something incorrectly or falsely, either intentionally or unintentionally
- * To give a misleading or deceptive account of something
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of misstating its financial reports to investors
- * The politician was criticized for misstating the facts about the new policy
- * The student was caught misstating the sources in her research paper
Antonyms
accurately stating
truthfully representing
correctly expressing
faithfully conveying
honestly disclosing
precisely reporting
reliably conveying
truthfully revealing
factually presenting
authentically depicting
genuinely portraying
sincerely expressing
transparently disclosing
openly declaring
clearly stating
straightforwardly conveying