1. to understand or explain something incorrectly
Usage: third person singular present tense of misinterpret

Examples

• She often misinterprets his silence as anger.
• The student misinterprets the teacher’s instructions and does the wrong assignment.
• He misinterprets her friendly smile as romantic interest.
• The translator misinterprets the meaning of the ancient text.
• The jury misinterprets the evidence presented in court.
• She misinterprets his constructive criticism as a personal attack.