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How to pronounce misquote in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms misquotation
Type of citation, quotation, quote
Type Words
Type of cite, quote
Derivation misquotation


He had misquoted the politician.

Examples of misquote

misquote
I quote or misquote from memory, but it has stayed with me for more than 20 years.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Paul Moon will be contacting you with regard to your misquote in your open letter.
From the books.scoop.co.nz
So to misquote Thomas Jefferson, the price of peace and quiet is eternal vigilance.
From the newscientist.com
To misquote Frank Sinatra, if you can grow it here you can grow it anywhere.
From the guardian.co.uk
It was not my intention to misquote you, and if I have done so, I apologize.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Locals still misquote the area code as 028406, seven years after the change.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Cattle-rustlers are, to misquote John Wayne, a thieving pack of scoundrels.
From the economist.com
Skepticism lies at the feet of people who misquote or exaggerate the facts.
From the science.time.com
Take pains to see that a loved one doesn't misquote or misinterpret you.
From the charlotteobserver.com
More examples
  • Misquotation: an incorrect quotation
  • Quote incorrectly; "He had misquoted the politician"
  • An incorrect estimate of the insurance premium.