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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
In an interview, Mr. Martin said his view was being badly misinterpreted.
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Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
As the moon and Jupiter clash, be aware of your tone and presentation to avoid being misinterpreted.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
After fans misinterpreted a clip of Musgraves clapping for Beyoncé’s win, a rep for Musgraves set the record straight on Tuesday.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
One of the most frequent mistakes couples make is misinterpreting the nature of a conversation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
As the moon and Jupiter clash, be aware of your tone and presentation to avoid being misinterpreted.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
After fans misinterpreted a clip of Musgraves clapping for Beyoncé’s win, a rep for Musgraves set the record straight on Tuesday.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2025
One of the most frequent mistakes couples make is misinterpreting the nature of a conversation.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for misinterpret
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpret
Verb
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Avoid guessing or making up a story that misrepresents the financial facts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This alienation extends beyond the field, affecting how women in rugby and other sports are misrepresented and underrepresented in the media.—
Paige Perricone,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Trump fundamentally misunderstands the role that parents play — often tirelessly — in working with school officials to assure that their trans child is respected and affirmed in school, allowing those students to learn and mature in a safe environment.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Here’s how the letter infringes on free speech, misunderstands the law and undermines education.—
Paul M. Collins Jr.,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2025
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Only in our current cultural moment, the stakes and outcomes are distorted in ways an artist of Simone’s era could never recognize.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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But that bag still has a way of distorting things for some players.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Misinterpret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpret. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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