Misrepresent (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Belie

Hyponyms

• Sham
• Warp
• Pretend
• Affect
• Sentimentalise
• Garble
• Dissemble
• Distort

Related Words

• Misrepresentation (noun)

Meaning ²

Tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Fudge
• Cook
• Fake
• Wangle
• Falsify
• Manipulate

Hypernyms

• Cheat
• Chisel

Hyponyms

• Juggle

Related Words

• Misrepresentation (noun)