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Synonyms & Similar Words
deception
dishonesty
falsehood
fraud
misstatement
inaccuracy
distortion
exaggeration
falsification
fabrication
deceit
duplicity
guile
chicanery
trickery
subterfuge
ruse
artifice
pretense
simulation
dissimulation
dissembling
prevarication
equivocation
tergiversation
perfidy
betrayal
Meaning of Misrepresentation
The act of giving a false or misleading representation of something
Definitions
- The act of giving a false or misleading representation of something, especially with the intention of deceiving someone
- * A false or misleading statement or impression, especially one that is given with the intention of deceiving someone
Etymology of Misrepresentation
The word "misrepresentation" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French "mis-" (meaning "wrongly" or "badly") and the Latin "repraesentare" (meaning "to present again" or "to show")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including law, business, and social interactions, to describe the act of giving a false or misleading representation of something
Example Uses
- The company was accused of misrepresentation in their advertising campaign, which claimed that their product had benefits that it did not actually have
- * The politician's misrepresentation of the facts led to a loss of public trust and a decline in his popularity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
honesty
truthfulness
accuracy
correctness
fairness
transparency
sincerity
candor
frankness
openness
straightforwardness
integrity
probity
veracity
authenticity
genuineness
realism
factualness
precision
exactness