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misinterpretation (n.)

"a wrong understanding or explanation," 1570s, from mis- (1) "bad, wrong" + interpretation.

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Definitions of misinterpretation from WordNet

misinterpretation (n.)
putting the wrong interpretation on;
his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
Synonyms: misunderstanding / mistaking
From wordnet.princeton.edu

Dictionary entries near misinterpretation

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misjudge

misjudgement

misjudgment

misknow

mislabel

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