misrender

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /mɪsˈrɛndər/

KK: /mɪsˈrɛndər/

transitive verb

Definition

To present or depict something incorrectly, often in terms of translation or interpretation.

Example

The artist misrendered the landscape, making it look very different from reality.

Tense Forms

Past: misrendered

Past Participle: misrendered

Conversation

Did you read the article on the new translation software?

Yeah, I think they misrender some of the key phrases.

I noticed that too; it was a bit confusing in parts.

Exactly! They should have double-checked the translations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

misinterpret

misrepresent

distort

Antonyms

render

represent

clarify

Root Explanation

Misrender → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "render" (from Old French *rendre*, meaning to give back or to return). The word "misrender" means to give back or represent something wrongly or inaccurately.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly, and 'render' meaning to give back. This helps you remember that misrender means to give back something in a wrong way.

Visually Confused Words

misspender

misorder

sender