as in misrepresented
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
that Hollywood anecdote has been misrelated so many times that at this point no one knows what was actually said
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Verb
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Dec. 2025 -
The man misrepresented his age, identity, background and likeness to groom minors and create a false sense of safety, federal prosecutors said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
22 Dec. 2025
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Misrelated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misrelated. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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