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misinterpret vs misunderstand

misunderstand vs misinterpret

misinterpret and misunderstand both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misinterpret No No Yes No
misunderstand No No Yes No
As verbs, misinterpret and misunderstand are synonyms defined as:
  • misinterpret and misunderstand: interpret in the wrong way
Other synonyms of misinterpret include be amiss, misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue.
misinterpret (verb) misunderstand (verb)
interpret wrongly interpret in the wrong way
interpret in the wrong way
interpret falsely
Difference between misinterpret and misunderstand

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