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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
That’s kind of a thing that’s misinterpreted.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Longtime Spurs fan Gomez explained on her Instagram Stories that her comment on the post had been misinterpreted.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Not to be misinterpreted (and to keep with the interview motif), Lestat also invites Daniel (Eric Bogosian) to shoot a documentary of the band’s first tour.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.
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CBS News,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for misinterpret
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Longtime Spurs fan Gomez explained on her Instagram Stories that her comment on the post had been misinterpreted.
—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Not to be misinterpreted (and to keep with the interview motif), Lestat also invites Daniel (Eric Bogosian) to shoot a documentary of the band’s first tour.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
But some misinterpreted the meme as a threat against Perry County High School, located in Linden, Tennessee, where sheriff's deputies later took Bushart into custody.
—
CBS News,
20 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for misinterpret
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpret
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Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.
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While there is certainly a problem with the ubiquity of politicians and business leaders of advanced age, Moyn misrepresents older people and offers solutions that are discriminatory against them.
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Leaders often misunderstand good work, relying on perks rather than addressing core structural issues.
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Do not rush to defend yourself if someone misunderstands your tone.
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Slow-motion replays and still images distort the offending player’s actions, with innocuous tackles looking more serious.
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Any whack job with a phone can distort reality, and that’s not helpful.
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“Misinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpret. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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