misrepresented

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Misrepresented and defamed, as he maintained the Indians were, by the mendacious reports sent to Spain, Las Casas composed this interesting apology as one part of his scheme of defence.

From Bartholomew de Las Casas; his life, apostolate, and writings by MacNutt, Francis Augustus

"P.," however, believes that the word is "Misrepresented," which he inclines to write, "Miss represented."

From St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 Scribner's Illustrated by Dodge, Mary Mapes

Misrepresented as she had been in her life, Lola Montez was even more misrepresented after her death.

From The Magnificent Montez From Courtesan to Convert by Wyndham, Horace