mis·in·ter·pret 
/ˌmɪsn̩ˈtɚprət/ verb
mis·in·ter·prets; mis·in·ter·pret·ed; mis·in·ter·pret·ing /ˌmɪsn̩ˈtɚprət/ verb [+ obj] : to understand or explain (something) incorrectly : to interpret (something) incorrectly
▪ He claims that his statements have been misinterpreted by the media. ▪ Her silence should not be misinterpreted as consent.
▪ He claims that his statements have been misinterpreted by the media. ▪ Her silence should not be misinterpreted as consent.
— mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion /ˌmɪsn̩ˌtɚprəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tions [count, noncount]
▪ The rules should be written so that they are not subject to misinterpretation. [=so that they cannot be misunderstood]
/ˌmɪsn̩ˌtɚprəˈteɪʃən/ noun, plural mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tions [count, noncount] ▪ The rules should be written so that they are not subject to misinterpretation. [=so that they cannot be misunderstood]
