misrelate

/mɪsˈrɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to relate wrongly, especially in a way that is biased or unjust

“The media’s misrelating of the facts led to a public outcry.”

2. verb

to fail to understand or interpret something correctly

“She misrelated the instructions and ended up with a mess.”

3. noun

a mistaken or incorrect relationship

“The misrelate between the two companies led to a costly lawsuit.”

Synonyms

  • misconstrue
  • misinterpret
  • misunderstand

Antonyms

  • interpret
  • relate
  • understand