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misrepresent vs affect

affect vs misrepresent

misrepresent is not a noun while affect is a noun.

misrepresent and affect both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misrepresent No No Yes No
affect Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affect is a hyponym of misrepresent; that is, affect is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than misrepresent:
  • misrepresent: represent falsely
  • affect: make believe with the intent to deceive
Other hyponyms of misrepresent include sentimentalise, sentimentalize, distort, falsify, garble, warp, dissemble, feign, pretend, sham.
misrepresent (noun) affect (noun)
the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
misrepresent (verb) affect (verb)
represent falsely act physically on; have an effect upon
tamper, with the purpose of deception have an effect upon
make believe with the intent to deceive
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
connect closely and often incriminatingly
Difference between misrepresent and affect

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