Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Portray is an antonym for misrepresent.
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
Portray
Portray verb - To give a representation or account of in words.
Usage example: the author portrays her characters with lifelike vividness
Misrepresent is an antonym for portray.
Nearby Words: portrayal, portraying
Common collocations
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