1. giving a false or misleading account or description of something
Usage: present participle of 'misrepresent'; commonly used in legal, academic, and everyday contexts

Examples

• The advertisement was criticized for misrepresenting the product's actual benefits.
• He was accused of misrepresenting his qualifications on his job application.
• The news report was misrepresenting the facts of the incident.
• She felt the article was misrepresenting her position on the issue.
• The company faced legal action for misrepresenting the safety features of their vehicle.
• By misrepresenting the data, the researcher undermined the credibility of the study.