misconceive
1. [ verb ] interpret in the wrong way
Synonyms: misunderstand misconstrue misapprehend ke_amiss be_amiss misinterpret
Examples:

"Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism" "She misconstrued my remarks"

Related terms: interpret mistake misconception misinterpretation misconstrual
Similar spelling:   misconception
  mischance
  misconstrue
  misoneism