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Vinony

misinterpret

verb

  1. to explain or understand incorrectly
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ / /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey-? Proto-Indo-European *meyth₂-der. Proto-Germanic *missaz Proto-Germanic *missa- Proto-West Germanic *missa- Old English mis- Middle English mys- English mis- English interpret English misinterpret From mis- + interpret.

  1. To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.

    “For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober.”