Synonyms

misstate

American

[mis-steyt] / mɪsˈsteɪt /

verb (used with object)

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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Etymology

Origin of misstate

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

Example Sentences

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Rumanes’ lawsuit describes a “culture of deception” at Live Nation, saying its “basic business model was to misstate and exaggerate financial figures in efforts to solicit and secure business.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From BBC • May 10, 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

"Anytime someone discusses facts from memory, it is possible to inadvertently misstate details, even if small," he said.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2024

To misstate such business troubles is skating on the thin ice of libel, and newspapers are careful.

From The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City by Marlowe, Amy Bell

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