misrepresenting

Definitions

Giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

Representing someone or something in a way that is intentionally inaccurate or unfair.

Examples

The journalist was accused of misrepresenting the facts to create a more sensational headline.

By misrepresenting his qualifications during the interview, he jeopardized his chances of getting the job.

Synonyms

distorting falsifying twisting misstating coloring perverting garbling

Antonyms

clarifying representing verifying portraying confirming validating stating