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Misinterpret (Verb)

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

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The politician's speech was misinterpreted by many as a call to violence, when in fact it was a plea for peaceful reform.
My friend misinterpreted my silence as a sign of disinterest, but I was just lost in thought.
The actor's performance was misinterpreted by some critics as over-the-top, but it was actually a deliberate choice to emphasize the character's emotions.
She misinterpreted the company's policy change as a personal attack on her, when it was actually a necessary measure to stay competitive.
He misinterpreted the data as evidence of a decline in sales, but a closer look revealed that it was actually an anomaly.

Interpret wrongly; "I misread Hamlet all my life!".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Her hesitation was misinterpreted by her friends as a sign of disinterest in the plan.
The poet's message was misinterpreted by many readers who failed to grasp its deeper meaning.
He was often accused of misinterpreting historical facts to support his claims.
The artist felt that the critics had misinterpreted the symbolism in her latest sculpture.
It's not uncommon for dreamers to misinterpret the imagery in their dreams as literal events.

Interpret falsely.

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She misinterpreted her sister's tears as a sign of weakness rather than sadness.
The journalist was accused of misinterpreting the politician's words to fit her own agenda.
His nervous behavior was misinterpreted by his coworkers as arrogance rather than shyness.
The ancient text was often misinterpreted by scholars who did not speak the original language.
The artist's message was misinterpreted by critics who focused on the literal meaning rather than the symbolism.