Misrepresentation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /(ˌ)mis-ˌre-pri-ˈzent/ mis·rep·re·sent

Meaning & Definition of Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation (verb)

  1. to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair
  2. to serve badly or improperly as a representative of

Misrepresentation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in misinformation, misstatement

    similar: falsification, misinformation, misreport, misstatement, fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity, fib, lie, mendacity, prevarication, story, tale, taradiddle, untruth, whopper, distortion, exaggeration, half-truth, ambiguity, equivocation, obliquity, defamation, libel, slander, perjury, bluff, fiction, pose, pretense, humbug, jive, nonsense, canard, fallacy, misconception, myth
    opposite: fact, truism, verity, honesty, truthfulness, veracity, authentication, confirmation, substantiation, validation, verification, truth

Related Entry: Misrepresent (verb)

Misrepresent is a different word from Misrepresentation. The synonyms below are for misrepresent, not for misrepresentation.

  1. to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of

    "this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech"

    similar: bend, color, cook, distort, falsify, fudge, garble, misinterpret, misrelate, misstate, pervert, slant, twist, warp
    related: misdescribe, misspeak, mistranslate, belie, camouflage, disguise, dissemble, gloss (over), mask, veil, whitewash, bowdlerize, censor, complicate, confound, confuse, mistake, mix (up), mystify, obscure, equivocate, fib, lie, palter, prevaricate
    near: clarify, clear (up), explain, illuminate, illustrate, interpret, spell out, decipher

  2. to give a misleading impression of

    "deliberately misrepresented the facts of the case"

    similar: belie
    related: contradict, camouflage, cloak, conceal, counterfeit, disguise, hide, mask, obscure, color, deceive, distort, falsify, garble, mislead, misrender, misreport, twist, dissemble, feign, pretend
    opposite: betray, represent
    near: bare, demonstrate, disclose, discover, evince, exhibit, expose, reveal, flaunt, parade, show off

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Misrepresentation

The most common words with a similar meaning to Misrepresentation:

falsification, misinformation, misreport, misstatement, fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity, fib, lie, mendacity, prevarication, story, tale, taradiddle, untruth, whopper, distortion, exaggeration, half-truth, ambiguity, equivocation, obliquity, defamation, libel, slander, perjury, bluff, fiction, pose, pretense, humbug, jive, nonsense, canard, fallacy, misconception, myth

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Misrepresentation

Words with the opposite meaning of Misrepresentation:

fact, truism, verity, honesty, truthfulness, veracity, authentication, confirmation, substantiation, validation, verification, truth

Word Forms of Misrepresentation

Inflections: misrepresented, misrepresenting, misrepresents

Derived words: misrepresentation (noun), misrepresentative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Misrepresentation

First known use: 1649

Frequently Asked Questions about Misrepresentation

What does "Misrepresentation" mean?

"Misrepresentation" means to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to give a false or misleading representation of usually with an intent to deceive or be unfair.

What is another word for "Misrepresentation"?

Other words for "Misrepresentation" include falsification, misinformation, misreport, misstatement, fable, fabrication, fairy tale and falsehood. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Misrepresentation" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Misrepresentation"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Misrepresentation". Common alternatives include falsification, misinformation, misreport, misstatement, fable, fabrication, fairy tale, falsehood, falsity and fib.

What is the opposite of "Misrepresentation"?

Antonyms of "Misrepresentation" include fact, truism, verity, honesty, truthfulness, veracity, authentication and confirmation.

Is "Misrepresentation" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Misrepresentation" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Misrepresentation"?

"Misrepresentation" is pronounced /(ˌ)mis-ˌre-pri-ˈzent/ and divided into syllables as mis·rep·re·sent.

What is the origin of the word "Misrepresentation"?

First known use: 1649.

What is another word for "Misrepresentation" meaning "as in misinformation, misstatement"?

When "Misrepresentation" (noun) means as in misinformation, misstatement, synonyms include falsification, misinformation, misreport, misstatement, fable and fabrication. Opposites in this sense include fact, truism, verity and honesty.