mistranslating

verb

present participle of mistranslate
as in misinterpreting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistranslating
  1. misinterpreting
  2. misstating
  3. misrepresenting
  4. distorting
  5. falsifying
  6. slanting
  7. cooking
  8. dissembling
Verb
  • That common use runs counter to the purpose of a trademark, which exists to prevent the public from misinterpreting a phrase or term as an indication that a specific entity is selling a certain product.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Analysts believe there’s a danger of both sides misinterpreting each other’s actions.
    — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Definition of misinterpreting
Verb
  • Trump said, misstating the length of the four-year terms for chairs.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Negotiations between Comer and the Clintons fell apart Tuesday, with Comer saying the Clintons’ proposal was untenable and a spokesperson for the Clintons accusing him of misstating their offer.
    — Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of misstating
Verb
  • Jurors also found the NRA liable for mismanaging assets and misrepresenting information in its tax filings as a nonprofit charitable organization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 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 misrepresenting
Verb
  • In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision.
    — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of distorting
Verb
  • Last fall resulted in lots of controversy as numerous players were declared ineligible for falsifying paperwork.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of falsifying
Verb
  • Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • There have been many other variations of this, all usually slanting toward a heavy exposure to public equities.
    — Christian Faes, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of slanting
Verb
  • Recipe Tips for the Best Summer Soup The secret to this simple soup’s flavor is building layers with vegetables and cooking them each to their optimal texture.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
  • Last July, Maureen Remigio, wife of wide receiver Nick Remigio, posted photos of herself cooking Filipino food and taking the meals to her husband at camp.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of cooking
Verb
  • 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
Definition of dissembling
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“Mistranslating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistranslating. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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