misinterpret
Example Sentences
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Early symptoms include a rash, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headache and fever, but can often be overlooked or misinterpreted.
Healy attempted to explain that, in his mind, his intentions have often been misinterpreted.
From Los Angeles Times
Since the shooting, he has been stopped several times while riding in the car with his aunt Alexis Banks, each time explaining to officers what happened to him so they don’t misinterpret his jitters.
From Los Angeles Times
But there was no misinterpreting the Polish President's words.
From BBC
The actor later clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
From Los Angeles Times
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