Defn: Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; — usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives. Sydney Smith.
Note: In popular use, this word often conveys the idea of intentional untruth.
MISREPRESENTATIVE
Mis*rep`re*sent"a*tive, a.
Defn: Tending to convey a wrong impression; misrepresenting.
MISREPRESENTER
Mis*rep`re*sent"er, n.
Defn: One who misrepresents.
MISREPUTE
Mis`re*pute", v. t.
Defn: To have in wrong estimation; to repute or estimate erroneously.
MISRULE
Mis*rule", v. t. & i.
Defn: To rule badly; to misgovern.