misstate

American

[mis-steyt] / mɪsˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

misstated, misstating

to state wrongly or misleadingly; make a wrong statement about.

Synonyms:

distort, alter, falsify, misreport

misstate British

/ ˌmɪsˈsteɪt /

verb

(tr) to state incorrectly

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Other Word Forms

misstatement noun
misstater noun

Etymology

Origin of misstate

First recorded in 1640–50; mis- ¹ + state

Example Sentences

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"He's pretty young, I will say. He's 17," the former president said, appearing to misstate his age.

From BBC • May 10, 2024

But many legal scholars, along with university lawyers and administrators, believe at least some of those free-speech assertions muddle, misstate, test or even flout the amendment, which is meant to guard against state suppression.

From New York Times • May 1, 2024

Benioff has ranted that large language models, which underpin generative AI, steal business data and “lie” when they misstate facts, implicitly underscoring the need for an intermediary.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Several studies and reports have identified tests that misstate or exaggerate the risks of those problems.

From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023

Therefore, while to suppress a portion of the truth is at times wise and kind, to distort it, or misstate facts, is never needed and never excusable.

From A Woman of the World Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters by Wilcox, Ella Wheeler

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