What does misinterpret mean?
Misinterpret means To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand..
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/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ · verb
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand..
For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober.
Use misinterpret when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Misinterpret means To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand..
Common synonyms include misconstrue, misunderstand, misconceive, misread.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober.
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