misinterpretation
putting the wrong interpretation on (Freq. 1) - his misinterpretation of the question caused his error - there was no mistaking her meaning • Syn: misunderstanding, mistaking • Derivationally related forms: mistake (for: mistaking), misunderstand (for: misunderstanding), misinterpret • Hypernyms: interpretation • Hyponyms: imbroglio, misconstrual, misconstruction, misreading
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