misrepresent
verb (used with object)
to represent incorrectly, improperly, or falsely.
misrepresents
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present tense formof misrepresent (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The suit, Paramount has said, misrepresents the current state of the entertainment industry, particularly because it isn’t considering the streaming marketplace in its evaluation of competition and market share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
In this case, I can’t see how ironing out a few wrinkles and covering a rumpled duvet with a digital bedspread materially misrepresents your home.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026
Sarandos argued that Cameron "knowingly misrepresents our position and commitment to the theatrical release of Warner Bros films", and reiterated his "firm commitment" to a strong showing for the company's output in cinemas.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
The problem, of course, is that he misrepresents reality to do so.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2025
“Freddie never lies. He misrepresents, but he never lies.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
