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mis⋅read

[mis-reed]
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -read [‑red] , -read⋅ing.
1. to read wrongly.
2. to misunderstand or misinterpret.

Origin:
1800–10; mis- 1 + read 1


mis⋅read⋅er, noun
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mis·read   (mĭs-rēd')   
tr.v.   mis·read (-rěd'), mis·read·ing, mis·reads
  1. To read inaccurately.

  2. To misinterpret or misunderstand: misread our friendly concern as prying.

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