mis-report

mis·re·port

[mis-ri-pawrt, -pohrt]
verb (used with object)
1.
to report incorrectly or falsely.
noun
2.
an incorrect or false report.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English misreport(e) (noun), misreporten (v.); see mis-1, report

mis·re·port·er, noun
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misreport (ˌmɪsrɪˈpɔːt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (tr) to report falsely or inaccurately
 
n
2.  an inaccurate or false report
 
misre'porter
 
n

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Mis-report is always a great word to know.
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