mischaracterization

Definitions

The act of characterizing something in an inaccurate or misleading way.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: misportrayal, misrepresentation”

“In a statement last⟳ month, Mr. Spitzer said, “No amount of distortion, scare⟳ tactics and mischaracterization will change⟳ the underlying fact that New York’s health care system is broken.””

““It is deeply disappointing,” [Jankowicz] wrote, “that mischaracterizations of the Board⟳ became a distraction from the Department’s vital work⟳, and indeed, along with recent events globally and nationally, embodies why it is necessary.””

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