misstatement

noun

mis·​statement "+ 

: a false or incorrect statement

Word History

Etymology

mis- entry 1 + statement

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Rhymes for misstatement

• overstatement
• reinstatement
• understatement
• abatement
• affreightment
• restatement
• statement