misinterpret
- to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.
Origin of misinterpret
Related Words for misinterpreted
misread, err, miscalculate, distort, misrepresent, falsify, misunderstand, garble, misconstrue, mistake, pervert, misconceiveExamples from the Web for misinterpreted
Contemporary Examples of misinterpreted
According to Schumer, Obama and his administration had misinterpreted their 2008 electoral mandate.
So, people have misinterpreted the word “feminist” to be a dividing word as opposed to a uniting one.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Why He’s Exploring the Word ‘Feminism’ and Online MisogynyMarlow Stern
September 22, 2014
Elvis (n.): A Christmas elf, as misinterpreted by Alana, who in one episode mistakes, “Elvis helps Santa Claus make toys.”
She talked about a recent opposition art project that Putin misinterpreted.
It is a narrative grounded in evidence that has been “rejected, suppressed, misinterpreted,” Morris says.
Historical Examples of misinterpreted
The reservations placed upon our adherence should not be misinterpreted.
Richard caught the glance and misinterpreted it for one of reproof.
Mistress WildingRafael Sabatini
What if she should have misinterpreted this character so full of indecision?
Gerald FitzgeraldCharles James Lever
"Nay, sir; you have misinterpreted my meaning," said the Knight, calmly.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. II (of II)Charles James Lever
His action was misinterpreted by the soldier who had captured the boy.
Boy Scouts Mysterious SignalG. Harvey Ralphson
misinterpret
- (tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly