👉 Malingery, also known as "misrepresentation," refers to a behavior or practice that intentionally misrepresents information about oneself or another person in order to deceive others. This can involve exaggeration, omission, or outright falsification of facts, all of which are intended to deceive or manipulate people into believing the opposite. Misrepresentations can range from minor inaccuracies to more serious and fraudulent acts such as fraud, theft, or even murder. They can be committed by individuals on their own or