misinterpret
verb (used with or without object)
to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.
misinterpreting
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present participleof misinterpret.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ritholtz does exactly that, running through such surefire ways to wreck your wealth as ignoring taxes, paying excessive fees, misinterpreting data, overreacting to short-term trends, and trading too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
"Without accurate assessment tools, policymakers, developers and users risk misinterpreting what AI systems can actually do," he said.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 13, 2026
In its court submission, Meta said its "primary concern" was with the data commission, which it accused of "misinterpreting" data privacy laws.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
But landlord groups contend that inevitable evictions will only be delayed, since the vast majority of cases churning through the courthouses do not stem from a landlord misinterpreting the law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
The school counselor told me this was part of the ADHD, my brain misinterpreting things.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
