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Misquotation

usgb/ˌmɪskwəʊˈteɪʃn/Volume
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Wrong Attribution

A misquotation can wrongly attribute words to someone who didn't say them.

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Crediting Einstein with 'Everyone is a genius...' is a misquotation.
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Changed Meaning

Changing words in a quote can alter its intended message or tone.

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A misquotation can twist a reassuring statement into a threatening one.
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Memes & Social Media

Misquotations often spread through social media and can become viral as memes.

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The misquotation became a meme and lost its original context.
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