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misquote
This term carries a strong connotation of inaccuracy, often implying a breach of journalistic or academic integrity. While it can describe a simple mistake, it frequently suggests a deliberate attempt to distort a person's meaning to serve a specific narrative or agenda.
As a noun, the word refers to the specific instance of the error. Because it describes a discrete, identifiable error in a text or speech, it functions as a standard countable noun, allowing for the use of plural forms when multiple inaccuracies are present in a single source.
Meanings
Examples
The journalist was accused of trying to misquote the senator to create a scandal.
I think I misquoted the CEO during the meeting.
Please do not misquote me just to make your argument sound stronger.
That famous line is actually a misquote and was never said by the author.
He realized he had misquoted the historical document in his thesis.
Wait, you are misquoting the law to suit your own interests.
It was a simple misquote caused by a typo in the transcript.
I hope they do not misquote my words in the press release.