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English noun: misinterpretation

1. misinterpretation (communication) putting the wrong interpretation on


SamplesHis misinterpretation of the question caused his error.
There was no mistaking her meaning.


Synonymsmistaking, misunderstanding


Broader (hypernym)interpretation


Narrower (hyponym)imbroglio, misconstrual, misconstruction, misreading









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