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Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.

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  1. n. Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.
  2. n. a misleading falsehood
  3. n. a willful perversion of facts
  4. word/untrue">Untrue word/representation">representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives. Sydney Smith. Note: In popular use, this word often conveys the idea of intentional untruth.
  5. Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account;-- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, amisrepresentation of a person's motives. Sydney Smith.
  6. n:100 n. a misleading falsehood