misinter

/mɪsˈɪntər/

Definitions

1. verb

to interpret or understand something incorrectly or in a wrong sense

“The politician was accused of misinterpreting the data to justify her policy.”

2. verb

to interrupt or interfere with something, especially in a rude or intrusive manner

“The noisy neighbor misinterfered with our family dinner, causing a scene.”

3. verb

to misunderstand or misinterpret the intentions or meanings of something

“The two friends misinterpreted each other’s jokes and ended up in an argument.”

4. noun

a mistaken interpretation or understanding of something

“The professor pointed out the misinter of the student’s essay and provided feedback.”

Synonyms

  • misconstrue
  • misinterpret
  • misunderstand

Antonyms

  • comprehend
  • interpret
  • understand