mis·in·ter·pret

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

Origin:
1580–90; mis-1 + interpret

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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misinterpret (ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
 
misinterpre'tation
 
n
 
misin'terpreter
 
n

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misinterpret (ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
 
misinterpre'tation
 
n
 
misin'terpreter
 
n

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Word Origin & History

misinterpretation
1570s; see mis- (1) + interpretation.

misinterpret
1580s, from mis- (1) + interpret. Related: Misinterpreted; misinterpreting.
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Example sentences
Too much potential for misinterpretation in one cover.
The misinterpretation is not an illusion, but-if you will-an excuse.
Two hugely exciting and suitable for misinterpretation discoveries with one
  stone.
He has ducked all opportunities to explain if it was a straightforward lie,
  exaggeration or misinterpretation.
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