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misrepresent

verb
/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

Meaning

to give a false or misleading account of something

Example Sentences

The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.

Example Expressions

misrepresent the truth

Synonyms

distort, falsify, exaggerate, pervert, twist

Antonyms

clarify, represent, portray

Collocations

misrepresent facts, misrepresent information, misrepresent the truth, misrepresent data

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Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
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