misinterpretation
noun/ˌmɪsɪnˌtɜrprɪˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,458 most common English word
Meaning
an incorrect or wrong understanding of something.
Example sentence
The conflict arose from misinterpretation of his words by the other team.
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