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as in to misrepresent
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his note on this passage in the novel seriously misinterprets the author's meaning
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as in to misunderstand
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
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Recent Examples of misinterpret
Analysts believe there’s a danger of both sides misinterpreting each other’s actions.
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Will the people who misinterpret this character finally realize he was originally supposed to be an indictment of copaganda?
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Will the people who misinterpret this character finally realize he was originally supposed to be an indictment of copaganda?
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 15 May 2026
The Scarecrow comes to her aid, but his intentions are misinterpreted by the staff.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Experts urge caution around the release of the new files, warning that UAP videos are often misinterpreted and mischaracterized by those unfamiliar with military technology.
—Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpret
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Portraying New York state and the company as partners in a fraud on the public, the lawsuit said that the company and New York officials repeatedly misrepresented when the company's contract would begin, causing severe disruptions to patient care statewide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit also accuses the company of misrepresenting the type of content available on its platform.—
Skyler Shepard,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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This misunderstands the nature of modern protectorates, such as Palau or the Marshall Islands.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Tackle Complex Online Documents Government, legal, medical, tax, insurance, HR, grant, and compliance forms are easy to misunderstand.—
Bruce Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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During our research, what first struck us was the extent to which the clichés surrounding the great figures of Antiquity have often distorted our perception of these historical characters.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This attempt to distort the facts for personal gain should be viewed with significant skepticism.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Misinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpret. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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