misquote

• Ein Substantiv, das eine falsche oder ungenaue Wiedergabe der Worte einer Person bezeichnet; auch die falsch zitierte Stelle selbst.

A noun referring to an incorrect or inaccurate quotation of someone's words.

1. Incorrect quotationB2formal

   A statement or passage that is quoted inaccurately or wrongly attributed.

   Falschzitat

   • The article contained a misquote of the politician's speech.
   • He apologized for the misquote in his report.
   • The misquote changed the meaning of the original statement.

   Synonymemisquotation

• Ein Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, jemanden oder etwas ungenau oder falsch zu zitieren.

A verb used to indicate the act of quoting someone or something inaccurately or incorrectly.

1. Quote incorrectlyB2formal

   To repeat or cite someone's words inaccurately or in a distorted way.

   Falsch zitieren

   • The journalist misquoted the politician in her article.
   • He denied making that statement, claiming the reporter misquoted him.
   • Always double-check your sources to avoid misquoting anyone.
   • She felt upset because her friend misquoted her joke.

   Synonymedistortgarblemisrepresentmisstate

   Antonymequote