Misrepresent

Pronunciation: /mɪsˌrɛprəˈzɛnt/

Misrepresent (verb)

  1. To show or describe something in a way that is not true, so people get the wrong idea.
  2. To present facts or information as if they mean something else, especially in writing or research.
  3. To give a statement that is not accurate in order to persuade someone, sometimes in business or law.

Examples

  • The report misrepresents the situation as worse than it is.
  • The brochure misrepresents the service with bright promises.