What is another word for misinterprets?

Pronunciation: [mˌɪsɪntˈɜːpɹɪts] (IPA)

Misinterprets is a verb that means to misunderstand or misread something or someone. There are many synonyms for misinterprets, including misconstrues, has a false impression, misjudges, and misreads. Misconstrues refers to a misunderstanding of the intended meaning of something, such as a message or situation. Has a false impression refers to a belief that is based on incomplete or incorrect information. Misjudges refers to an incorrect assessment of something or someone, such as their motives, character or abilities. Misreads refers to the misinterpretation of written or verbal communication, such as a text message, speech or other form of communication.

What are the hypernyms for Misinterprets?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Misinterprets

Therefore, from our point of view, the Pygmy Theory is altogether inadequate, because it overlooks or misinterprets the most essential and prominent elements in the belief which the Celtic peoples hold concerning fairies and Fairyland.
"The Fairy-Faith in Celtic Countries"
W. Y. Evans Wentz
De Grignon naturally misinterprets it.
"Bataille De Dames"
Eugène Scribe and Ernest Legouvé
If Russia misinterprets such phenomena, we have, let us hope, more political enlightenment than Russia.
"The Framework of Home Rule"
Erskine Childers

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