misframe

/ˈmɪsfreɪm/; /mɪsˈfreɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to present or describe something in a false or misleading way, especially in a story or account.

“She tried to misframe the conversation to avoid talking about the issue.”

2. noun

a false or misleading account or description of something.

“The news report contained a misframe of the politician’s speech.”

Synonyms

  • distort
  • misinterpret
  • misrepresent

Antonyms

  • clarify
  • interpret
  • represent