Synonyms of misread

misread

verb

ˌmis-ˈrēd 

as in to misunderstand

to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of

I misread her body language and thought she was becoming confrontational

Synonyms & Similar Words

• misunderstand
• miss
• misconstrue
• misinterpret
• misapprehend
• mistake
• misperceive
• misjudge
• misknow
• misconceive
• mishear
• misdeem

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• know
• understand
• see
• appreciate
• get
• comprehend
• perceive
• catch
• grasp
• apprehend
• penetrate
• seize
• fathom
• conceive
• take in
• make out
• grok
• savvy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of misread

The backlash intensified after reports of immigration authorities accessing Flock data, officers abusing the network to stalk women, and misreads that led to innocent people held at gunpoint. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

Aronson’s lawyers argue that Paramount’s lawyers are misreading an IRS provision that affects the timing of severance payouts. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Instead, with the Cubs facing a one-run deficit, Taylor misread Pete Crow-Armstrong’s liner to Montgomery. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

In the 62nd minute, Miami goalkeeper Rocco Rios-Novo misread a goal kick from Schwake and fell over, which allowed Mukhtar to gain control of the loose ball and extend Nashville's lead to 4-1. — CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026