1. (

• misinterpretation ,
• misunderstanding ,
• mistaking

) putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning" ;

2. (

• mistake ,
• misunderstanding ,
• misapprehension

) an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding;

1. (

• misconstrue ,
• misinterpret ,
• misconceive ,
• misunderstand ,
• misapprehend ,
• be_amiss ,

) interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks" ;