misquote

Word parts

mis- + quote

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /mɪsˈkwəʊt/

• Audio (UK)

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Verb

Plain form misquote

Third-person singular misquotes

Past tense misquoted

Past participle misquoted

Present participle misquoting

1. If you misquote someone, you quote that person incorrectly.