Meaning of the word misquote in English

What does misquote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

misquote

US /ˌmɪsˈkwoʊt/
UK /ˌmɪsˈkwəʊt/

Verb

to quote (someone or something) inaccurately

Example:
The journalist was accused of trying to misquote the politician.
It's easy to misquote someone if you don't pay close attention.

Noun

an inaccurate quotation

Example:
The article contained a serious misquote of the minister's speech.
He apologized for the misquote in his report.