mis-state
Definition
- Verb:
- To state incorrectly: "mis-state" means to express or present something in a way that is not accurate or true, especially in speech or writing.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- The witness mis-stated the time of the accident, causing confusion in the investigation. (The witness gave an incorrect time.)
- He mis-stated his qualifications on the job application, which led to his dismissal. (He presented his qualifications inaccurately.)
Advanced Usage
"to mis-state the facts": to present factual information in a wrong or misleading manner.
- The journalist was criticized for mis-stating the facts in her article. (She reported the facts incorrectly.)
"to mis-state one's intentions": to incorrectly express one's aims or purposes.
- The politician mis-stated his intentions during the press conference, leading to public doubt. (He described his goals inaccurately.)
Variants and Related Words
Misstatement (noun): an incorrect or false statement.
- The report contained several misstatements that needed correction. (There were multiple errors in the report.)
Misstate (verb, alternative spelling): a variant spelling of "mis-state," with the same meaning.
- Please do not misstate the data in your presentation. (Do not present the data incorrectly.)
Synonyms
- Misrepresent: to give a false or misleading account of something.
- Distort: to twist or alter the truth of something.
- Falsify: to make something false by changing it deliberately.
Phrasal Verbs
- Mis-state (as a single verb): no common phrasal verbs exist; "mis-state" is used as a standalone verb.
Related Idioms
"To get one's facts wrong": to make a mistake in presenting information.
- He got his facts wrong when he said the meeting was at 3 PM. (He mis-stated the time.)
"To put a false spin on something": to present something in a way that is misleading or distorted.
- The company tried to put a false spin on the financial losses. (They mis-stated the severity of the losses.)