Synonyms:
misinterpretation, misunderstanding, mistaking
Meaning: putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning"
Usage examples
"Is she going to have any fresh hair?" asked Katy, wilfully misunderstanding.
It was a great misunderstanding, though not your fault, that so much delay would be necessary.
Still, the negotiations had not been closed, and the government of Sweden had no idea that the misunderstanding would lead to war.
Each man brought his suggestions in writing so there would be no chance for misunderstanding. Full discussion of all points was always encouraged.
'Do you feel ill, my darling?' asked Mrs. Hale, anxiously, misunderstanding Margaret's hint of the uncertainty of their stay at Helstone. 'You look pale and tired.
I cannot, therefore, dispose in any way of a man in my own person so as to mutilate him, to damage or kill him. (It belongs to ethics proper to define this principle more precisely, so as to avoid all misunderstanding, e. g., as to the amputation of the limbs in order to preserve myself, as to exposing my life to danger with a view to preserve it, etc.