Misinterpret and Take in

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

Take in is an antonym for misinterpret.

Take in

Take in verb - To cause to believe what is untrue.

Misinterpret is an antonym for take in.
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