Words and phrases that have a meaning related to misstatement: (117 results)
Often used in the same context:
misrepresentation, misspeaking, typographical error, overstatement, inaccuracies, miscalculation, exaggerations, mischaracterization, misunderstanding, inadvertence, misinterpretation, misstep, gaffe, mistake, misquotation, untruth, falsehoods, discrepancy, omission, remark, misjudgment, overreaction, oversimplification, oversights, typo, overestimation, logical fallacy, overpayment, generalization, untruthfulness, miscommunication, disclosure, underpayment, falsity, misinformation, mea culpa, inconsistencies, distortions, disingenuousness, flub, screwup, dissembling, misperception, prevaricator, snafu, misquote, underestimation, vagueness, egregiousness, misplaced modifier, non sequitur, misnaming, misclassification, faux pas, misimpression, mistranslation, refutations, evasiveness, untimeliness, facts, gaff, illogic, misprint, hyperbole, blunder, rigidness, misconstruction, misdeed, implication, assertion, gravamen, liar, footnote, fallacy, retraction, rebuttal, misattribution, misreading, whopper, indiscretion, error, facetiousness, calculation, pronouncement, statements, flaw, factuality, impropriety, irregularity, doubletalk, syllogism, unfairness, wrongheadedness, mis, tu quoque, perniciousness, insinuation, nonfeasance, surplusage, absurdity, indefiniteness, anecdote, misstatements, misrepresentations, violation, breach, falsehood, inaccuracy, inconsistency, misapprehension, falsification, dishonesty, infraction
More specific:
malaprop, malapropism, slip of the tongue
More general:
Also try:statement
— Adjectives for misstatement: tolerable, negligent, gross, deliberate, intentional, wilful, serious, substantial, innocent, significant, potential, more...
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