Synonyms of misinterpret

Verb

1. misinterpret, rede, interpret

usage: interpret falsely

2. misread, misinterpret, take, read

usage: interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!"

3. misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be amiss, interpret, construe, see

usage: interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"

Definition and meaning of misinterpret (Dictionary)