Erroneous or false representation; an unfair or dishonest account or exposition; a false statement: as, to injure one's character by misrepresentations
If someone misrepresents a person or situation, they give a wrong or inaccurate account of what the person or situation is like. He said that the press had misrepresented him as arrogant and bullying Hollywood films misrepresented us as drunks, maniacs and murderers Keynes deliberately misrepresented the views of his opponents + misrepresentation misrepresentations mis·rep·re·sen·ta·tion I wish to point out your misrepresentation of the facts. to deliberately give a wrong description of someone's opinions or of a situation
Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation
In law, any false or misleading expression of fact, usually with the intent to deceive or defraud. It most commonly occurs in insurance and real-estate contracts. False advertising may also constitute misrepresentation. Any contract that contains or constitutes a misrepresentation is usually rendered void, and the injured party may insist that the misrepresentation be made good
Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives