Misquotation

Synonyms for "misquotation" (40 found)

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Closest matches (8)

coloring distortion erratum error exaggeration expressionism failure falsification

Strong matches (12)

fault gloss hyperbole inaccuracy injustice misapplication misapprehension miscalculation miscarriage misconception misconstruction misjudgment

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citation quotation quote

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quotation

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quotation

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quotation

Sample sentences

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My misquotation of Hamlet during the Shakespeare lecture brought laughs. I wish I'd done it on purpose.

Source: wiktionary

There were some misquotations of a conversation with another member of the cast after the show, but rather than nitpick about misinterpretation, I want to address the real issues […]

Source: wiktionary

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