1. to describe or represent (someone or something) inaccurately or unfairly
Usage: transitive verb; often implies intentional or careless distortion

Examples

• The article mischaracterized her position on climate policy.
• Critics argued that the film mischaracterized historical events.
• He felt mischaracterized by the negative review of his work.
• The report mischaracterizes the company's environmental record.
• Don't mischaracterize my intentions; I was only trying to help.
• The media often mischaracterizes young people as lazy and unmotivated.
• She accused her opponent of mischaracterizing her voting record.