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misread

verb

/ˌmɪsˈriːd/

Meaning

to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly

He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.

misread the situation

misinterpret, misunderstand, mistake, confuse, misconstrue

understand, comprehend

misread signals, misread the text, misread the situation, misread her intentions

to make something last longer; to extend in time

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

to give an account of something in words, including details

an ant; a small insect