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misinterpret

[ mis-in-tur-prit ]
/ ˌmɪs ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /
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verb (used with or without object)

to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.

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RELATED WORDS

misconception, misjudgment, error, delusion, misapprehension, confusion, mix-up, mistake, misconstruction, confounding

Nearby words

  1. misidentify,
  2. misimpression,
  3. misinform,
  4. misinformation,
  5. misinformed,
  6. misinterpretation,
  7. misjoinder,
  8. misjudge,
  9. misjudgement,
  10. misjudgment

Origin of misinterpret

First recorded in 1580–90; mis-1 + interpret
Related formsmis·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjectivemis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion, nounmis·in·ter·pret·er, nounun·mis·in·ter·pret·a·ble, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for misinterpretation

misinterpret

/ (ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /

verb

(tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
Derived Formsmisinterpretation, nounmisinterpreter, noun
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