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Definition misrepresent in American English

misrepresent verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌmɪsreprəˈzent/
1

to give a false or incorrect account or description of what someone or something is like in order to trick someone

Example

He has been accused of misrepresenting the results of the study.

Example

According to gem experts, artificial stones are frequently being misrepresented as the real thing.

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Definition misrepresent in American English