falsifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of falsify
1
as in misrepresents
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of taking that statement completely out of context essentially falsifies it, whether that's your intention or not

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2
as in refutes
to prove to be false telephone records falsified his claim that he wasn't home that night

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  1. misrepresents
  2. refutes
  3. distorts
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  • The Domestic Policy Council also mischaracterizes and misrepresents the words of the museum’s director, Anthea Hartig, who has consistently worked to educate and inform visitors through innovative exhibits and inspirational programs.
    — Marc Stein, Time, 8 July 2026
  • Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.
    — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of misrepresents
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  • Filicetti refutes the claim that his client is an anti-vaxxer.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
  • This research refutes arguments by figures like Stephen Miller, who advocate for reduced immigration.
    — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of refutes
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  • But as Gingras and Khelfaoui argue in the their preprint, removing the two papers distorts the historical record.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
  • Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
    — Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
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