misrepresent

you are misrepresenting the views of the government.

The newspaper misrepresented what the writer had said.

Think carefully about what you say: your views could be easily misrepresented by the press.

The only people who feel compelled to mask, and otherwise misrepresent themselves online are the same people who are mysterious and unfrank in "real life"...

6. The only people who feel compelled to mask, and otherwise misrepresent themselves online are the same people who are mysterious and unfrank in “real life”...

It is unethical to misrepresent data in scientific research.

The journalist was fired for misrepresenting the facts in her article.

Politicians often misrepresent their opponents' views to gain an advantage.

The company was fined for misrepresenting the quality of its products.

She accused him of misrepresenting her intentions during the meeting.

The documentary was criticized for misrepresenting the historical events.

The advertisement was found to misrepresent the benefits of the product.

He was sued for misrepresenting his qualifications on his resume.

The artist felt that the critics misrepresent his artistic vision.

To misrepresent someone's words is to distort the truth.