misinterpret
1. [ verb ] interpret falsely
Related terms: interpret
2. [ verb ] interpret wrongly
Synonyms: misread
Examples:

"I misread Hamlet all my life!"

Related terms: take misinterpretation
3. [ verb ] interpret in the wrong way
Synonyms: misunderstand misconstrue misapprehend ke_amiss be_amiss misconceive
Examples:

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

Related terms: interpret mistake misconception misinterpretation misconstrual
Similar spelling:   misanthrope
  misanthropist
  misanthropy
  misanthropic