misinterpret

[ mis-in-tur-prit ]
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verb (used with or without object)
  1. to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.

Origin of misinterpret

1
First recorded in 1580–90; mis-1 + interpret

Other words from misinterpret

  • mis·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjective
  • mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion, noun
  • mis·in·ter·pret·er, noun
  • un·mis·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjective

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How to use misinterpret in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for misinterpret

misinterpret

/ (ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /


verb
  1. (tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly

Derived forms of misinterpret

  • misinterpretation, noun
  • misinterpreter, noun

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