Misinterpret
Misinterpret verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: his note on this passage in the novel seriously misinterprets the author's meaning
Slant and misinterpret are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slant" instead a verb "Misinterpret".
Nearby Words: misinterpretation, misinterpreting
Slant
Slant verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: reporters who slant the truth in order to push a political agenda
Misinterpret and slant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misinterpret" instead a verb "Slant".
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