Definitions

1. verb

to hear or interpret something incorrectly; to misinterpret the meaning of something

“I thought she said the party was tonight, but it seems I misheard and it’s tomorrow.”

2. noun

the act of hearing or interpreting something incorrectly; a mistaken interpretation of what is heard

“There was a mishearing in the meeting that led to the confusion about the project’s deadline.”

3. verb (transitive)

to cause someone to hear or interpret something incorrectly

“The music was so loud that it made people mishear the lyrics.”