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misinterpret

verb

/ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

misinterpret the meaning

misunderstand, misconstrue, mistake, misread

understand, comprehend, grasp

misinterpret a statement, misinterpret words, misinterpret behavior, often misinterpreted

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

To scold or criticize someone harshly.