Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mischaracterize
verb
/ˌmɪsˌkɛrɪktəˈraɪz/
Definition
To describe someone or something inaccurately or wrongly.
Examples
- It is unfair to mischaracterize her actions based on a single incident.
- He felt hurt when people mischaracterized his intentions during the discussion.
- The media often mischaracterizes complex issues into simple narratives.
Meaning
Mischaracterize means to attribute an incorrect quality or characteristic to a person or thing.
Synonyms
- Misrepresent
- Distort
- Falsify
- Mislabel
