Explain and Misquote

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Explain verb - To make plain or understandable.

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Misquote is an antonym for explain.

Misquote verb - Quote incorrectly.

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Explain is an antonym for misquote in topics: lie, alter, misrepresent, mix up.

explain part

misquote part

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Misquote and Explain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explain/misquote

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