misinterpret
[ mis-in-tur-prit ]
verb (used with or without object)
to interpret, explain, or understand incorrectly.
Origin of misinterpret
1Other 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
Why did he not distinguish Paul clearly from his misinterpreters?
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British Dictionary definitions for misinterpret
misinterpret
/ (ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt) /
verb
(tr) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
Derived forms of misinterpret
- misinterpretation, noun
- misinterpreter, noun
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