misinterpret

Definitions

To understand or explain something incorrectly.

To form a false or mistaken impression of someone's words or actions.

Examples

It is easy to misinterpret his silence as a sign of disagreement.

Please clarify your instructions so that the team does not misinterpret the project goals.

Synonyms

misunderstand misconstrue misread mistake misjudge distort pervert

Antonyms

understand comprehend interpret clarify grasp perceive explain