misinterpret
pronunciation
How to pronounce misinterpret in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜ:prɪt]
How to pronounce misinterpret in American English:
US [ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜrprɪt]
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- Verb:
- interpret falsely
- interpret wrongly
- interpret in the wrong way
Word Origin
- misinterpret (v.)
- 1580s, from mis- (1) + interpret. Related: Misinterpreted; misinterpreting.
Example
- 1. People tend to misinterpret what I say .
- 2. If people misinterpret a particular word or phrase , perhaps you need to use a simpler word or explain a technical or legal term .
- 3. Your audience might instead end up being your spouse or your employee 's significant other , who could misinterpret the intent of your gift .
- 4. With a bit of creativity , you can deliberately misinterpret pretty much anything she says .
- 5. Please don 't misinterpret anything that I 've said here .