contextomize
contextomize · contextomizes · contextomized · contextomizing
To quote somebody out of context, often to give a false impression of what they saidTo quote somebody out of context, often to give a false impression of what they said.
Meaning
1 senses(figuratively)To quote somebody out of context, often to give a false impression of what they said.
Origin
From contextomy + -ize.From contextomy + -ize.
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Forms
contextomizes, contextomizing, contextomized, contextomized| Base form | contextomize · to contextomize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | contextomizes |
| Present participle | contextomizing |
| Past simple | contextomized |
| Past participle | contextomized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsdissectC1quote mine
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle