Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misquote
verb
/mɪsˈkwoʊt/
Definition
to repeat or present someone’s words inaccurately.
Examples
- She misquoted the author in her paper, which led to confusion among her readers.
- If you misquote someone, it’s important to correct it as soon as possible.
Meaning
Misquote refers to the act of quoting something incorrectly, either by altering the original wording or attributing the quote to the wrong person.
Synonyms
- misrepresent
- misstate
- quote incorrectly
- distort
