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misquoted

/mɪsˈkwɒtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does misquoted mean?

verb

to quote incorrectly or inaccurately, often with the intention of distorting the original meaning.

Example

"The politician was accused of misquoting the expert's statement to support her own agenda."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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