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Misrepresentation

//mɪsˌɹɛpɹɪzɛnˈteɪʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement. countable, uncountable

    "Near-synonyms: mischaracterization, misportrayal"

  2. 2
    a willful perversion of facts wordnet
  3. 3
    Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a misleading falsehood wordnet
  5. 5
    Faultiness in a map projection, estimated with regard to its unequal scale in different parts and to its distortion of angles. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From mis- + representation or misrepresent + -ation.

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