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MISREPRESENTATION

\mɪsɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈe͡ɪʃən], \mɪsɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntˈe‍ɪʃən], \m_ɪ_s_ɹ_ˌɛ_p_ɹ_ɪ_z_ˈɛ_n_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of MISREPRESENTATION

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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a misleading falsehood

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a misleading falsehood

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; - usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; - usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

A false or incorrect account given from mistake, carelessness, or malice; a softened expression for a lie or falsehood.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Act of giving a false or erroneous representation; -a false or incorrect account given.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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