Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misquote
verb
/ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/
Definition
To repeat or refer to something someone has said inaccurately, usually changing the meaning.
Examples
- It’s easy to misquote someone when you’re not paying attention.
- The journalist misquoted the politician, causing a public uproar.
- Be careful not to misquote the author in your essay.
Meaning
To cite a statement incorrectly or to distort a person’s words.
Synonyms
- misstate
- distort
- misrepresent
