Misrepresenting: meaning, definitions and examples
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misrepresenting
[ ˌmɪsrɪˈprɛzəntɪŋ ]
deceptive portrayal
Misrepresenting refers to the act of giving a false or misleading account of something. It involves portraying information in a way that distorts its true meaning or intention. This can occur in various contexts, including legal situations, advertising, and personal communications.
Synonyms
distort, falsify, misdescribe, misreport, misstate.
Examples of usage
- The advertisement misrepresented the product's capabilities.
- She was accused of misrepresenting her qualifications on the resume.
- The politician was criticized for misrepresenting the facts during the debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "misrepresenting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falsificando
🇮🇳 गलत प्रतिनिधित्व करना
🇩🇪 falsch darstellen
🇮🇩 menyalahartikan
🇺🇦 недостовірно представляючи
🇵🇱 fałszywie przedstawiając
🇯🇵 誤って表現する
🇫🇷 faux représenter
🇪🇸 falsificar
🇹🇷 yanlış temsil etmek
🇰🇷 잘못 표현하다
🇸🇦 تمثيل خاطئ
🇨🇿 nepravdivě představující
🇸🇰 nesprávne predstavovanie
🇨🇳 误导性表述
🇸🇮 napačno predstavljati
🇮🇸 rangarlega
🇰🇿 қате көрсету
🇬🇪 მცდარი წარმოდგენა
🇦🇿 səhv təmsil etmək
🇲🇽 falsificar
Etymology
The term 'misrepresenting' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or badly, combined with 'represent', which comes from the Latin 'repraesentare', meaning 'to place before' or 'to present'. The act of misrepresentation has legal implications, particularly in contracts, where a false statement can lead to significant consequences. Historically, misrepresentation has been a point of contention in trade and personal relations, especially regarding the trust placed in verbal agreements and written communications. Over time, the concept expanded to encompass various forms of deception in media, politics, and advertising, highlighting the importance of integrity and honesty in conveying information.