Misrepresent and Whitewash

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

Whitewash and misrepresent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whitewash" instead a verb "Misrepresent".

Whitewash

Whitewash verb - To dismiss as of little importance.

Misrepresent and whitewash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Whitewash".

Nearby Words: whitewashing, whitewashed
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