Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misstate
verb
/ˌmɪsˈsteɪt/
Definition
To express or state something incorrectly or inaccurately.
Examples
- The witness misstate the sequence of events during the trial.
- It’s easy to misstate facts when you’re not informed about the subject.
- Please don’t misstate my intentions; I meant well.
Meaning
When someone misstates something, they convey information in a way that is not true or is misleading.
Synonyms
- misrepresent
- distort
- falsify
- misquote
- misinterpret
