Misinterpret and Penetrate

Misinterpret

Misinterpret verb - To fail to understand the true or actual meaning of.
Usage example: we misinterpreted the directions and ended up on the wrong side of town

Penetrate is an antonym for misinterpret.

Penetrate

Penetrate verb - To go or come in or into.

Misinterpret is an antonym for penetrate in topics: pierce, understand or be understood.

Common collocations

many misinterpret many penetrate many
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