Misrepresent (verb)

1. To describe or present (someone or something) in a way that is false or misleading.
2. To give a false or inaccurate account of (something).

Origin:

From the latin prefix "mis-" meaning "bad" or "wrong" and "represent" meaning "to describe or present something in a certain way.".

Examples:

1. The salesperson misrepresented the product's features and misled the customer into buying it.
2. The politician was accused of misrepresenting his record on education during the campaign.
3. The company was found guilty of misrepresenting its financial status to investors.
4. He misrepresented his qualifications and was fired when the truth was discovered.
5. The artist was accused of misrepresenting her inspiration for the painting.