misperceive

Definitions

To interpret or understand something incorrectly.

To perceive or view someone or something in a way that is not accurate.

Examples

It is easy to misperceive a person's intentions when you only communicate through text messages.

The witness admitted that she might have misperceived the suspect's actions in the dim light of the alleyway.

Synonyms

misinterpret misunderstand misjudge misconstrue mistake misread misapprehend

Antonyms

understand comprehend perceive interpret discern grasp recognize