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Misquote Definition & Meaning

misquote
noun
  1. an incorrect quotation
verb
  1. quote incorrectly; "He had misquoted the politician"

"Misquote" in song lyrics

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  • "dell web misquote"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does misquote mean?
an incorrect quotation quote incorrectly; "He had misquoted the politician"
What part of speech is misquote?
Misquote is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does misquote have?
Misquote has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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