MISDESCRIBED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

misdescribed

verb

past tense of misdescribe

as in misrepresented

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Bohm’s lawsuit, which was filed in Philadelphia County on March 25, alleged Daniel and Lisa committed financial impropriety while running limited liability companies on his behalf and misrepresented their stakes in those entities.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The federal case was based on allegations the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of misrepresented

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Many observers in the stadium, TV studios and on sofas across the UK and beyond thought Haaland was indeed offside, but that’s because the television images become distorted.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Its sound is often described as post-grunge and the band is known for its emphasis on acoustic guitar, distorted electric guitar and multi-layered vocal harmonies.

— Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of distorted

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In 2024, Superior Court Judge Julie Mata found that Owens had falsified sonograms, altered medical records and lied under oath during the civil case.

— Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Hudson also falsified financial statements with fake values in their bank accounts to try and get the franchise deal, according to federal prosecutors.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of falsified

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The alleged assault and confrontation The woman's boyfriend spoke exclusively to CBS News Chicago Investigators on the condition that his face was not shown and his voice was disguised to protect his girlfriend and himself.

— Dave Savini, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Sure, they may be tucked behind an unmarked door or disguised as something else, but these venues are usually so well-established or the clues so obvious that everyone knows what’s up.

— Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of disguised

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Thanks to its neutral flavour, it can be even further camouflaged into sweet dishes, like 2-ingredient chocolate mousse or my new Blueberry Protein Pancakes.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Then, in April, a whale was found dead and beached in Oregon, the arc of its carcass camouflaged against the surf.

— Ainslie Cruickshank, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

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