Misrepresentation

Pronunciation: /mɪsˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

Misrepresentation (noun)

  1. Giving wrong or misleading information about something or someone.
  2. An act of presenting something in a way that is not true or accurate.

Examples

  • The report contained misrepresentation that misled many readers.
  • The company faced penalties for misrepresentation in their advertising.

Common collocations: provide false information, detect misrepresentation, commit a deceptive act, expose a misrepresentation

Synonyms of Misrepresentation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Misrepresentation

  • A truthful depiction of facts.
  • The quality of being honest and straightforward.