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misquote
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. citar incorrectamente
His only sin was to misquote Shakespeare.Su único pecado fue el de citar incorrectamente a Shakespeare.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I didn't say that. I was misquoted by the newspaper.Yo no dije eso. El periódico tergiversó mis palabras.
Politicians often misquote their opponents.Los políticos a menudo tergiversan las palabras de sus oponentes.
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