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| − | '''Misrepresentation''' is a | + | '''Misrepresentation''' is a [[Falsehood|false representation]] of a person or of [[opinion]]s or of [[position]]s. Sometimes misrepresentations can be used maliciously to misstate the wording of a person's position to make it seem like they are adopting a different position. Occasionally, misrepresentations can be done unintentionally, usually because of a failure of [[intelligence|comprehension]] and poor [[paraphrase|paraphrasing]]. |
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| + | Compare [[prejudice]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:43, June 6, 2019
Misrepresentation is a false representation of a person or of opinions or of positions. Sometimes misrepresentations can be used maliciously to misstate the wording of a person's position to make it seem like they are adopting a different position. Occasionally, misrepresentations can be done unintentionally, usually because of a failure of comprehension and poor paraphrasing.
Compare prejudice.