misrepresent

Example Sentences

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It is another to misrepresent the principal source of threat.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

“There’s a danger where you misrepresent the truth,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

But almost immediately, those posts are flooded with comments and reposts that pollute, misrepresent and even attempt to discredit the alert, inadvertently fueling misinformation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

"While the WTA does not typically comment on active investigations, we believe it is necessary to clarify this matter due to recent public statements that misrepresent the situation," the women's governing body added.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025

Both versions misrepresent what, in all likelihood, really happened.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis