Synonyms for Misinterpret

Definition of misinterpret

verb
  1. interpret falsely
  2. interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!"
  3. interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "misinterpret"

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