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
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The journalist was accused of trying to misquote the politician.
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It's easy to misquote someone if you don't pay close attention.
Noun
an inaccurate quotation
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The article contained a serious misquote of the minister's speech.
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He apologized for the misquote in his report.