adj

doctored

DOK-tuhd

Doctored (adj) means Altered or tampered with, especially to mislead. Example: “The report contained doctored figures to hide the losses.”

adj

Altered or tampered with, especially to mislead.

"The report contained doctored figures to hide the losses."

How to use doctored

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChanged dishonestly to make something look different from how it really is.

Common pairings

doctored evidence doctored photo doctored records

Word forms

more doctored comparative, most doctored superlative

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Rhymes for doctored

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doctored” mean?

The word “doctored” means altered or tampered with, especially to mislead. In plain terms, changed dishonestly to make something look different from how it really is.

How do you pronounce “doctored”?

“Doctored” is pronounced DOK-tuhd (/ˈdɒktə(ɹ)d/ in IPA).

How do you use “doctored” in a sentence?

Here is “doctored” used in a sentence: “The report contained doctored figures to hide the losses.”

What part of speech is “doctored”?

“Doctored” is an adjective.