MISSPEAK Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

misspeak

verb

Definition of misspeak

as in to misstate

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Recent Examples of misspeak Somebody could misspeak, a camera could be seen. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 May 2026 The health secretary also appeared to misspeak at the meeting, saying two people had died of the disease. — Devi Shastri and Amanda Seitz The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Kennedy also seemed to misspeak in saying two people had died of measles. — Amanda Seitz, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 These leaders don’t merely lie or misspeak or make light of life and death. — Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024 The Kremlin’s propaganda often uses instances of Biden misspeaking as proof of his ineptitude as the man in charge of Ukraine’s top military backer. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 12 July 2024

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Verb

The original version of this story misstated that Eyal Yakoby confirmed he was paid by Influenceable to combat antisemitism.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
This article previously misstated details about the Faro Santander show.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of misstate

Verb

When ovulation occurs later, testing can occur too early, leading to results that may be misinterpreted in clinical practice.

— Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Managers often misinterpret Gen Z's workplace preferences, viewing their requests as entitlement rather than practical needs shaped by their upbringing.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of misinterpret

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That description is inaccurate and misrepresents both our organization and our mission.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of misrepresent

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The least costly and least distorting way to solve the entire financing gap is to extend Social Security's base beyond paychecks to capital income -- capital gains, dividends, interest and pass-through business income.

— Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Is realism based only on minds untouched by illness or some other distorting factor, or at least not so touched that that mind becomes, as my grandmother’s is, unbound?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of distort

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The economists identified misreporting the value of goods, falsifying countries of origin and routing shipments through third countries with lower tariffs as among the most likely methods of evasion.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Munagay admitted to the assault and pleaded guilty this January to falsifying records about it.

— Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of falsify

Verb

Sweet potatoes are also classified by their skin color – orange, white, or purple — which also determines their texture when cooked.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
To reduce risk of infection, people should thoroughly wash produce and cook fruits and vegetables.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of cook

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Instead, whole grains and foods are dissembled into molecules which, with the help of artificial colorings, flavorings and gluelike emulsifiers, are heated, pounded, shaped or extruded into any food a manufacturer can dream up.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
When McKenzie asks him how much he’s contributed to the coffers of politicians, his dodging of the question is pure dissembling theater.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

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