misquote
🇺🇸
/ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/
🇬🇧
/ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/
verb
R
to incorrectly state what someone else has said or written
The reporter misquoted the celebrity's statement, causing a scandal.
translation
to incorrectly state what someone else has said or written
Word Forms
3rd Present
misquotes
Past
misquoted
Perfect
misquoted
Progressive
misquoting