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misunderstand vs misinterpret

misinterpret vs misunderstand

misunderstand and misinterpret both are verbs.

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

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