Definition

To say something incorrectly or to give the wrong information about something.

Example

He did not mean to misstate the facts during the presentation.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think he might have misstated the facts during the meeting.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it was a bit confusing.

It's frustrating when people misstate important information.

Absolutely, it can lead to misunderstandings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misstate → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "state" (from Latin "stare", meaning to stand or to say). The word "misstate" means to wrongly state or express something.

Memory Tip

Think of saying something 'wrongly' ('mis-') — that's why misstate means to express something incorrectly.

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