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mischaracterization

American  
[mis-kar-ik-ter-uh-zay-shuhn, -truh-zay-shuhn] / ˌmɪsˌkær ɪk tər əˈzeɪ ʃən, -trəˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

  • mischaracterizations
    plural
  1. the act of or an instance of characterizing someone or something in a way that is incorrect or misleading.


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"There has never been a discussion or decision by this court to exclude the public for these proceedings," the judge said, attacking Mangione-backers for "reckless mischaracterization."

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

The mischaracterization of HRT has had ripple effects beyond under-prescription.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2025

Loraine would bite her lip whenever my mom said that; but afterward, we’d marvel at the mischaracterization of our friendship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024

“It’s one thing to rebut a lie or a mischaracterization, but to rebut a convincing video or recording of you saying something, what do you do?” he said.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024

A news release from law enforcement said Gardner fired the gun to get the attention of people attending the wedding, but Gardner said that’s a mischaracterization.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023

“The untruths, mischaracterizations, and revisionist history in your email paint a completely misleading narrative,” Shotwell told the Journal in a statement in 2024.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026

“The complaint includes inaccuracies and unsubstantiated allegations, including mischaracterizations of our business dealings with customers,” said a PepsiCo spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025

"We vehemently deny WP Engine’s allegations - which are gross mischaracterizations of reality," it said in a statement, adding that it would "vigorously litigate against this absurd filing".

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024

“This Court now reiterates for the third time, that which should already be clear—innuendo and mischaracterizations do not create a conflict,” wrote Merchan.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2024

When do such mischaracterizations, overgeneralizations and appropriations such as Cameron's become dangerous?

From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2022

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