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to misinterpret
01
to not understand the true intentions of someone’s action or comment
02
to understand or explain something incorrectly
Example
The audience misinterpreted the artist's message, creating controversy over the artwork.
They misinterpreted the data, drawing conclusions that were not supported by the facts.
He misinterpreted the gesture, thinking it was a sign of disagreement instead of agreement.
She misinterpreted his words and thought he was upset when he wasn't.
It's common to misinterpret subtle cues in communication, such as tone and body language.
