mischaracterization

== English == === Alternative forms === mischaracterisation (mostly UK) === Etymology === From mischaracterize + -ation. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /mɪsˌkæɹəktəɹ(a)ɪˈzeɪʃən/ === Noun === mischaracterization (plural mischaracterizations) The act of characterizing something in an inaccurate or misleading way. Hypernym: characterization Coordinate term: recharacterization Near-synonyms: misportrayal, misrepresentation ==== Related terms ==== mischaracterize (verb)