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misinterpret

[mis-in-tur-prit] / ˌmɪs ɪnˈtɜr prɪt /




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Homeowners might also misinterpret the presence of mushrooms, which give cute Woodland Nymph vibes, but can indicate internal tree decay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It’s easy for students to misunderstand and misinterpret college award letters that specify the financial aid they will receive.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Did “Walter Bloomberg” merely misinterpret a Fox News clip?

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2025

"It was never my intention to misinterpret this deeply painful issue," he said in a statement.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2024

So much comes into my head at night when I’m alone, or during the day when I’m obliged to put up with people I can’t abide or who invariably misinterpret my intentions.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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