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Misrepresent Definition & Meaning

misrepresent
verb
  1. represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions"
  2. tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"

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Frequently asked questions

What does misrepresent mean?
represent falsely; "This statement misrepresents my intentions" tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
What part of speech is misrepresent?
Misrepresent is a verb.
How many definitions does misrepresent have?
Misrepresent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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