Misread Definition & Meaning

misread
verb
  1. read or interpret wrongly; "He misread the data"
  2. interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!"

"Misread" in song lyrics

See how misread is used in real songs:

  • "His book was misread"
    The Cuf f/ Living Legends — Cuf Legends

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