misinterpret

Example Sentences

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An apology letter written by Kuppuswamy was also submitted to the tribunal, "however, this letter... did not accept any fault but rather apologised if anyone had 'misinterpreted' his actions or intentions as inappropriate or overfamiliar".

From BBC

In an interview included in the documentary, Smith said the gesture by him and Carlos was often misinterpreted.

From Los Angeles Times

Given that your relationship is not on the best terms, breaching this subject could be misinterpreted as tossing red meat at the bear rather than avoiding the bear.

From MarketWatch

That might have been twisting the knife too hard, and was easily misinterpreted.

From Salon

The investigators misinterpreted his answers, the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times