1. the act of expressing something in words that are incorrect, unclear, or inappropriate for the intended meaning

Examples

• The politician’s misphrasing of the policy led to widespread confusion.
• Her misphrasing made it sound like she disagreed when she actually supported the idea.
• The contract dispute arose from misphrasing in the original agreement.
• Teachers often correct students’ misphrasing to help them communicate more clearly.
• The journalist’s misphrasing of the quote changed its entire meaning.
• Careful proofreading can help avoid misphrasing in important documents.