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misrepresent

/ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/
English Definition
v. to give a false or misleading account of the nature of
中文释义
歪曲,误传
Example Sentence

The documentary was criticized for using selective editing to misrepresent the scientist's actual research findings.

这部纪录片因使用选择性剪辑来歪曲科学家的实际研究结果而受到批评。

Synonyms
falsify distort misstate
Antonyms
represent accurately portray
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “misrepresent”?

  1. A Making a connection between things
  2. B Be against
  3. C Need, demand
  4. D To give a false or misleading account of the nature of
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D — To give a false or misleading account of the nature of. “misrepresent” means to give a false or misleading account of the nature of.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to give a false or misleading account of the nature of”?

  1. A oppose
  2. B relating
  3. C require
  4. D misrepresent
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D — misrepresent. “misrepresent” means to give a false or misleading account of the nature of.

Common questions about “misrepresent”

What does “misrepresent” mean?

misrepresent — to give a false or misleading account of the nature of. In Chinese: 歪曲,误传.

How do you pronounce “misrepresent”?

misrepresent is pronounced /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/.

How is “misrepresent” used in a sentence?

The documentary was criticized for using selective editing to misrepresent the scientist's actual research findings. (这部纪录片因使用选择性剪辑来歪曲科学家的实际研究结果而受到批评。)

What are synonyms for “misrepresent”?

falsify, distort, misstate — all close in meaning to misrepresent (to give a false or misleading account of the nature of).

What is the opposite of “misrepresent”?

represent, accurately portray — each the opposite of misrepresent (to give a false or misleading account of the nature of).

Is “misrepresent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. misrepresent is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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