misinterpretation — English Dictionary

Noun

1. An instance of misinterpreting.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   Charmed as was De Brooke at the outward effects of his Rosilia's sensibility, yet at the same time pained at the situation of his child, conscious that she attracted all eyes upon her, and fearful also of the misinterpretation of affectation or weakness given to it by her ladyship, he looked at his sister, who, comprehending his wishes, lent her kind interference, and conducted Rosilia from the apartment.

Noun

1. putting the wrong interpretation on

   Synonyms

   misunderstandingmistaking

   Broader terms

   interpretation

   Examples

   his misinterpretation of the question caused his error

   there was no mistaking her meaning