Misrelate
Misrelate verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: that Hollywood anecdote has been misrelated so many times that at this point no one knows what was actually said
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Synonyms for Misrelate
Misrepresent and misrelate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Misrelate".
Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: this summary seriously misrepresents the general tone and substance of the speech
Misrelate and misrepresent are semantically related. You can use "Misrelate" instead a verb "Misrepresent".
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
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Related pairs
- slant and misrelate
- slant and misrepresent
- bend and misrelate
- bend and misrepresent
- twist and misrelate
- twist and misrepresent
- warp and misrelate
- warp and misrepresent
- distort and misrelate
- distort and misrepresent
- disguise and misrelate
- disguise and misrepresent
- pervert and misrelate
- pervert and misrepresent
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