Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Pass off and misrepresent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pass off" instead a verb "Misrepresent".
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
Pass off
Pass off verb - To offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable.
Usage example: the con man tried to pass off a piece of blue glass as a sapphire
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Synonyms for Pass off
Misrepresent and pass off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Pass off".
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