Misstating is the act of conveying incorrect or false information. It can be a result of intentional deception or simply a mistake. Synonyms for the word "misstate" include "misrepresent," "distort," "fabricate," "falsify," and "invent." Misrepresentation refers to the act of conveying a false impression, while distortion is the act of changing something from its original shape or meaning. Fabrication involves inventing a story or information, while falsification refers to the creation of false information with the intent to deceive. Invent refers to the creation of something new, but in the case of misstating, it can refer to the invention of false information.