Misrepresentation
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About
Misrepresentation is a form of rhetorical deception in which someone describes someone else's position inaccurately.
The intent may be either of:
- to make it easier to argue against (a straw man)
- to poison the well against them
As with any rhetorical deception, it is a sign of bad faith.
Related
- Sex reassignment surgery/misrepresentation: SRS is often misrepresented as unnecessary or harmful