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Definition take liberties with in American English

take liberties with phrase

phrase
1

to do more than you have been given permission to do in a way that offends someone

Synonyms and related words
insult offend wound
2

to touch someone in a sexual way without their permission

3

to represent information in a way that is not exactly correct

Example

The government has taken liberties with the facts in order to support their case.

Synonyms and related words
misspeak deceive make up
Definition take liberties with in American English