Mistaking (Noun)
Meaning
Putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- There was no mistaking the fear in her eyes as she walked into the abandoned house.
- The mistaking of the signal for a warning instead of a call for help led to a series of unfortunate events.
- His mistaking of the rival company's strategy led to a costly mistake for the business.
- The mistaking of the ancient text's meaning has been a topic of debate among scholars for centuries.
- There was no mistaking the excitement in the crowd as the concert began.