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Misquotation

Description:

A misquotation refers to the act of inaccurately repeating or attributing a quotation. It occurs when a statement is incorrectly quoted or attributed to a person.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. An incorrect or inaccurate quotation.

Usages:

1. She unintentionally spread a misquotation of the famous saying among her friends.
2. The misquotation of the politician's speech only served to further confuse the public.
3. Some internet trolls deliberately create misquotations to manipulate public opinions.

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