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What does misinterpret mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word misinterpret? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
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Willfully to misinterpret a text is akin to attributing an action to the author that he did not commit.
Some patients feel so overwhelmed when faced with complicated medical information that they tune out or misinterpret what is said.
Evidently deeply suspicious of British newspapers, she seems to misinterpret innocent questions as a ruse to stitch her up.
Perhaps of even more concern, these stereotypes may lead people to misread or misinterpret another person's emotions.
The Board did not misinterpret or misapply the evidentiary burden cast on the Respondent.
And lest any of you ladies should misinterpret my motives, I assure you frankly at the outset of our association, that I am a philogynist.

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