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as in misrepresented
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
his note on this passage in the novel seriously misinterprets the author's meaning
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as in misunderstood
to fail to understand the true or actual meaning of
we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town
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Recent Examples of misinterpreted
Well-meaning support could easily be misinterpreted as interference, even when the intention was simply to listen.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
These cases underscored the importance of creating with the assumption that the tracks will reach audiences abroad and of ensuring that an artist’s intent is not misinterpreted.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
The conversation can be misinterpreted and editorialized.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
While there’s been some research to back these claims, Lvova warns that apple cider vinegar shouldn’t be misinterpreted as a cure-all for health.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The new study shows that earlier estimates of the moon's rigidity had been misinterpreted and now better suit a mushy ice-rock mix.
—New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025
This seeming contradiction is, however, to be expected as some counter-drone jammers can make cracking or buzzing sounds that could be misinterpreted as gunfire from a distance.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
Be careful with humor When gifting a funny present, avoid anything that can be misinterpreted or considered offensive.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
At the start of the trial Thursday, DOJ lawyers contended that Lin’s explanation was misinterpreted.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpreted
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Both of those numbers are often misrepresented by outdoor brands.—
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
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So both sides have misunderstood his constituency.—
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Many patients are surprised to learn that watery eyes can actually be a sign of dryness, a common but frequently misunderstood symptom.—
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
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“Misinterpreted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpreted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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