misrepeat

/mɪsˈriːpleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to repeat something incorrectly or in a way that is not faithful to the original.

“The student misrepeated the poem in front of the class, getting several lines wrong.”

2. noun

a repeated statement or action that is incorrect or not faithful to the original.

“The professor pointed out the misrepeat in the student’s presentation and asked them to correct it.”

Synonyms

  • misquote
  • misstate

Antonyms

  • accurate
  • repeat