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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Attorney: Separate skirmishes, no 'racist mob' Fox told The Enquirer that national and local voices have mischaracterized what actually happened.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2025
Greenberg has said that information has been mischaracterized to media and that the two people in those positions were already retiring.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2025
Rojas said the legislation has been mischaracterized on social media.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
These assertions mischaracterize India’s objectives and priorities and neglect to mention efforts by successive Indian governments that more accurately reflect India’s approach to international affairs.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 Aug. 2025
Greenberg has said that information has been mischaracterized to media and that the two people in those positions were already retiring.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2025
Rojas said the legislation has been mischaracterized on social media.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
These assertions mischaracterize India’s objectives and priorities and neglect to mention efforts by successive Indian governments that more accurately reflect India’s approach to international affairs.
—Nirupama Rao, Foreign Affairs, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for mischaracterize
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“Mischaracterize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mischaracterize. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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