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misstate vs say

say vs misstate

misstate is not a noun while say is a noun.

misstate and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misstate No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of misstate; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than misstate:
  • misstate: state something incorrectly
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of misstate include state, tell.
misstate (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
misstate (verb) say (verb)
state something incorrectly express in words
report or maintain
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
express a supposition
give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
communicate or express nonverbally
recite or repeat a fixed text
indicate
state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
Difference between misstate and say

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