misinterpret
verbAU, UK /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ · CA, US /ˌmɪs.ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/
Etymology From mis- + interpret.
1
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
- For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober.2012 August 5, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “I Love Lisa” (season 4, episode 15; originally aired 02/11/1993)”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name):
- Derived terms
- misinterpretable, misinterpretation, misinterpreter
- Related terms
- misunderstand