misinterpretation
noun/ˌmɪsɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,458 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
an incorrect or wrong understanding of something.
Example sentence
The conflict arose from misinterpretation of his words by the other team.
Synonyms & related words
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