misstate
verb
mis·state
ˌmis-ˈstāt 
misstated; misstating; misstates
: to state incorrectly : give a false account of
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Examples of misstate in a Sentence
The company misstated its profits.
An article in yesterday's paper misstated the name of the district attorney.
Recent Examples on the Web
Correction: Due to a reporting error, an earlier version of this story misstated the name of the hospital where Lindsay Clancy is being treated.
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John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023
An earlier version of this article misstated Emily Busch’s position.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2023
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John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023
An earlier version of this article misstated Emily Busch’s position.
—Chuck Todd, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2023
See all Example Sentences for misstate
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“Misstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misstate. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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