MISREPRESENTATION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

misrepresentation

noun

as in misstatement

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Recent Examples of misrepresentation The lawsuit includes claims of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 House Democrats announced a probe into StubHub in July, and both Baker and the company were hit with a class action suit over claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and violation of state consumer protection statutes. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026 Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, citizenship may be revoked if it was illegally procured or obtained through the concealment of a material fact or willful misrepresentation. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The suit alleges breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and negligent misrepresentation and seeks declaratory and injunctive relief. — Chaewon Chung july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 This assertion was a typical misrepresentation of diversity efforts. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Reed did not stop at misrepresentation, the complaint alleges. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 But worse than misrepresentation—lies. — Kevin Townsend, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 Failure to disclose arrests or convictions, constitutes misrepresentation, and can lead to ESTA denial, revocation or a permanent bar from the US. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for misrepresentation

Noun

The reference to the co-defendant's YOS sentence was mistakenly included in some communication out of our office based on a previous misstatement and was not part of the Governor's decision process.

— Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Lee Watson, in the email, said Burns never represented the board in the lawsuit and telling the court otherwise is a misstatement.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026

Definition of misstatement

Noun

Shapiro has accused Kennedy of spreading dangerous misinformation that puts children at risk.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Beyond balancing your hormones, these can be some of the most effective ways to manage endometriosis, but as the opportunity grows, so does the potential for misinformation and misleading claims.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of misinformation

Noun

After belatedly learning of Bu’s falsification, her family earlier this month posted her photos online and appealed for information about her whereabouts, prompting extensive media coverage of her case.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The university investigation eventually concluded that Churchill had committed multiple instances of plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification.

— Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of falsification

Noun

Leverage, funding fragility and severe distortions in capital allocation can do far more lasting economic damage than modest deviations of inflation or employment from target.

— Joao Gomes, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Its long-excursion driver, separate tweeter, and dual passive bass radiators deliver massive, distortion-free sound that easily fills outdoor spaces.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of distortion

Noun

The backlash is usually predictable, every wave of visible mobility aid use brings accusations of exaggeration and attention-seeking, aimed almost entirely at young women.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Distracting from real issues These conspiracy theories are more than exaggerations for a broader audience.

— Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggeration

Noun

The airline unveiled new business-class seats for its Airbus A321XLR fleet, including lie-flat beds and privacy doors.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The film follows an 11-year-old boy who exploits his brother’s tragic death to fight his father and his community, until his lies expose the hypocrisy and corruption beneath a seemingly moral society.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lie

Noun

Another example of say anything, even falsehoods, to get elected.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Getty Images As wildfires sweep Europe and North America, falsehoods about their causes and the nature of climate change are spreading like, well, wildfire.

— David Vetter, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of falsehood

Noun

God is the infinite Mind that naturally causes each individual to know right from wrong, truth from untruth, and most importantly, reality from unreality.

— Suzanne Riedel, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2026
And there are lies, so many untruths that one doesn’t know who to root for.

— Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Definition of untruth

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