misrepresentation
Translation
misrepresentation, falsehood, distortion
Examples
This is a gross misrepresentation of the truth.
This is a gross misrepresentation of the truth.
He sued the newspaper for misrepresentation.
He sued the newspaper for misrepresentation.
Grammar Patterns
a misrepresentation of ((sth.)) a false or misleading account of (sth.) The report was a misrepresentation of the facts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distortion, falsehood, lie; Antonyms: accurate representation, truth
Etymology
From the verb 'misrepresent'. 'mis-' (wrongly) + 'representation'. A 'wrong representation'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'to misrepresent'. It refers to the act of misrepresenting or the false statement itself.