Synonyms for

Misinterpret

Verb / mɪsɪˈntɜ:prʌt / Another word for misinterpret — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To understand or explain something incorrectly.

Synonyms & similar words

misconceive misread beamiss misunderstand misapprehend misconstrue misunderstand misread misperceive misconstrue misjudge misapprehend misread distort pervert misconceive miscalculate mistranslate mistake mishear misconceive misrepresent garble confound confuse twist

Example sentences

  1. 1. He often misinterprets jokes and takes them seriously.
  2. 2. She misinterpreted his gesture as an invitation to dance.
  3. 3. The teacher misinterpreted the student's question and provided the wrong answer.
  4. 4. They misinterpreted the map and took the wrong turn.
  5. 5. The witness misinterpreted the events and gave an inaccurate account.

Quotes

  • 1. "Do not misinterpret your failures as evidence of your inability. Learn from them and keep going." - Roy T. Bennett
  • 2. "The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic." - Peter Drucker
  • 3. "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde

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