misinterpret
Example Sentences
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While conceding some of his comments were "shocking and hurtful", Fattah contends some of the old messages were misinterpreted.
From BBC
However, California State Parks said that plaintiffs’ attorneys are misinterpreting that passage.
From Los Angeles Times
On Friday he took to social media to criticize “the usual idiots misinterpreting a Post article on Mets payroll.”
From Los Angeles Times
Mr Trigg-Turner denied being unprofessional and had told investigators his words were "misinterpreted".
From BBC
It may omit relevant information while summarizing, mix up who is speaking and misinterpret context—such as missing nonverbal cues.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
