misstate

[ mis-steyt ]

/ mɪsˈsteɪt /

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verb (used with object), mis·stat·ed, mis·stat·ing.

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

OTHER WORDS FOR misstate

misreport, falsify, alter, distort.

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Origin of misstate

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

OTHER WORDS FROM misstate

mis·state·ment, nounmis·stat·er, noun

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How to use misstate in a sentence

A previous version of this report misstated the last name of Arlington Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán.
As D.C. schools work to reopen, other systems in region rethink plans for second semester|Perry Stein|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
It also misstated the regulatory change sought by Bates’ private seawall bill.
San Diego Scientist Gets Closer to Understanding Why the Coast Collapses|MacKenzie Elmer|December 28, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Wednesday’s North County Report misstated the Oceanside planning commission’s most recent stance on North River Farms.
Morning Report: City Continues to Grapple With COVID Exposure|Voice of San Diego|October 2, 2020|Voice of San Diego
The debate was, in fact, the fourth time he misstated what happened.
Kayleigh McEnany’s first post-debate briefing goes off the rails|Aaron Blake|October 1, 2020|Washington Post

The SEC has previously fined and helped prosecute government officials who purposefully misstated financial information related to bond transactions.
Audit Finds Sweetwater Officials Deliberately Manipulated Finances|Will Huntsberry|June 23, 2020|Voice of San Diego
CORRECTION: Because of an editing error, this article contained a misstatement about grants of citizenship versus living permits.
Formulating an Alternative to the ‘Jewish State Law’|Raphael Magarik|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
How that squared with his original misstatement was never clear.
Cain Quotes 'Pokémon' Movie in Final Speech|David A. Graham|December 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Dan'l smiled in a way that admitted his misstatement; he shook his head.
The Sea Bride|Ben Ames Williams
In order that there may be no misstatement of our amiable critic's position, it will be best to quote his own words.
Socialism|John Spargo
It is easy for a politician detected in a misstatement to take refuge in evasive rhetorical hyperbole.
Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt
They are the phenomena of mortal mind, and matter and mortal mind are one; and this one is a misstatement of Mind, God.
Unity of Good|Mary Baker Eddy
Misstatement has caused an immense deal of bloodshed and bitterness among Christians.
The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 2, August, 1864|Various

British Dictionary definitions for misstate

misstate

/ (ˌmɪsˈsteɪt) /

verb

(tr) to state incorrectly

Derived forms of misstate

misstatement, noun

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