put words in someone's mouth

verb2

1. •
   To say or imply that someone has made a statement or remark which they did not precisely or directly make.
2. •
   To encourage or induce someone to appear to assert something by asking a leading question or by otherwise manipulating the individual.

   • The defense has contended that the detectives used "psychological threats" to get Mr. Crimmins to make certain admissions and that they "put words in his mouth." — 1981