verb
misinterpret
mihs-ihn-TUR-priht
Misinterpret (verb) means to understand or explain something incorrectly. Example: “He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.”
verb
1
To understand or explain something incorrectly.
"He misinterpreted her silence as agreement."
How to use misinterpret
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo get the wrong meaning from something.
Common pairings
misinterpret data
easily misinterpreted
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- misinterprets
- Past tense
- misinterpreted
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He _____ her silence as agreement.
Etymology
From mis- + interpret.
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What does “misinterpret” mean?
The word “misinterpret” means to understand or explain something incorrectly. In plain terms, to get the wrong meaning from something.
How do you pronounce “misinterpret”?
“Misinterpret” is pronounced mihs-ihn-TUR-priht (/ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “misinterpret” in a sentence?
Here is “misinterpret” used in a sentence: “He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.”
What part of speech is “misinterpret”?
“Misinterpret” is a verb.
