MISSPOKE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

misspoke

verb

past tense of misspeak

as in misinterpreted

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Asynchronous communication can easily be misinterpreted, allowing for not only confusion but often confrontation.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
But in my experience, if used on its own to diagnose, it can be easily misinterpreted.

— Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of misinterpreted

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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

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