misinterprets; misinterpreted; misinterpreting
: to understand or explain (something) incorrectly : to interpret (something) incorrectly
He claims that his statements have been misinterpreted by the media.
Her silence should not be misinterpreted as consent.
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“Misinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/misinterpret. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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