misdeclare

/mɪsˈdɛklɛr/

Definitions

1. verb

to declare or state something incorrectly or in a way that is not true

“The company was accused of misdeclaring their profits to avoid paying taxes.”

2. verb

to declare something officially, but in a way that is not accurate or legitimate

“The politician was criticized for misdeclaring the number of jobs created by their administration.”

3. noun

the act of declaring something incorrectly or in a way that is not true

“The misdeclaration of the company’s assets led to a major scandal.”

Synonyms

  • distort
  • falsify
  • misrepresent
  • misstate

Antonyms

  • assert
  • confirm
  • declare
  • state