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 …—
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However, like the other fans at Betiss’s gym Espinoza believes Tate is routinely mischaracterized and maybe even misunderstood.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In response to questions from The Tennessean, a Google spokesperson said the accusations are baseless and mischaracterize Google’s security functions.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Federspiel, the library director, said the claims have painted the wrong picture about some of the contents of the books or mischaracterized from whom they were intended.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Federal prosecutors backed Joseph's recommendation, saying the defense was mischaracterizing previous court decisions.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
In response to questions from The Tennessean, a Google spokesperson said the accusations are baseless and mischaracterize Google’s security functions.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Federspiel, the library director, said the claims have painted the wrong picture about some of the contents of the books or mischaracterized from whom they were intended.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
Federal prosecutors backed Joseph's recommendation, saying the defense was mischaracterizing previous court decisions.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Mischaracterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mischaracterize. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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