mischaracterize
verb
mis·char·ac·ter·ize
ˌmis-ˈker-ik-tə-ˌrīz 
-ˈka-rik-
mischaracterized; mischaracterizing
: to characterize (someone or something) wrongly
mischaracterized his position on the issue
In many cases, the problems that the news media, activists, and politicians hype are real enough; however they are frequently greatly exaggerated and mischaracterized …—
Benjamin Radford
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Youngman said Adelman was misunderstood and mischaracterized as something of a grump without personality.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Christi Hunoval, representing Ball alongside Erin Young, said that mischaracterized what really happened.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The more questions Wamble asked, the more contentious the exchange became, with Gaia repeatedly accusing Wamble of mischaracterizing his testimony.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
An earlier version mischaracterized the move.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Christi Hunoval, representing Ball alongside Erin Young, said that mischaracterized what really happened.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The more questions Wamble asked, the more contentious the exchange became, with Gaia repeatedly accusing Wamble of mischaracterizing his testimony.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
An earlier version mischaracterized the move.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 May 2026
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“Mischaracterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mischaracterize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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