misstate

[mis-steyt]

verb (used with object)

misstated, misstating 

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

   Synonyms: distort, alter, falsify, misreport

misstate

/ ˌmɪsˈsteɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to state incorrectly

Other Word Forms

• misstatement noun
• misstater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of misstate¹

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

Example Sentences

As a vaccinologist who has studied and developed vaccines for over 35 years, I see that the science behind mRNA vaccine technology is being widely misstated.

From Salon

“But one that is misstating what the factual context is on the ground.”

From Los Angeles Times

The New York Times first reported that the SEC is also investigating Coinbase, which says it has more than 100 million verified users, over whether the company misstated that figure.

From Los Angeles Times

Leo Beletsky, a professor of law and health sciences who studies addiction at Northeastern University, said law enforcement officials have repeatedly misstated the dangers of fentanyl exposure in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Jobs to Move America accused the company, one of the nation’s largest bus manufacturers, of misstating worker compensation in its factories.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• distort 
• misrepresent