Misinterpret and Take

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Misinterpret verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.

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Take is an antonym for misinterpret.

Take verb - To reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms.

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Misinterpret is an antonym for take in understand topic.

Nearby Words: taking, taken, taker

In the episode "Havenport," Weston recognizes Sheriff Nelson as Roderick and, instead of discreetly warning Hardy or Parker, tries to take Nelson down himself...in a building full of deputies who could (and do) misinterpret the situation.

Source: Series / The Following
They'd usually involve him innocently using some figure of speech, which Fibber or Molly (or both) would either take too literally or otherwise misinterpret, sometimes on purpose.

Source: Radio / Fibber McGee and Molly
According to Devin himself, this sudden Genre Shift was a Take That at fans who misinterpret the meanings of his lyrics.

Source: Music / Devin Townsend

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