misprofess

/mɪsˈprɒfɛs/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a false or misleading statement, especially by professing something that is not true

“She was accused of misprofessing her intentions to the investors.”

2. noun

a false or misleading statement, especially one made by professing something that is not true

“His misprofess caused a scandal in the community.”

Synonyms

  • misdeclare
  • misrepresent
  • misstate

Antonyms

  • confess
  • declare
  • profess