Mis·rep·re·sen·ta·tion n. Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives.
Note: ☞ In popular use, this word often conveys the idea of intentional untruth.
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misrepresentation
n : a misleading falsehood [syn: deceit, deception]