Misrelate
Misrelate verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Usage example: that Hollywood anecdote has been misrelated so many times that at this point no one knows what was actually said
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Synonyms for Misrelate
Misinterpret and misrelate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misinterpret" instead a verb "Misrelate".
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
Misrelate and misinterpret are semantically related. You can use "Misrelate" instead a verb "Misinterpret".
Nearby Words: misinterpretation, misinterpreting
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Related pairs
- slant and misrelate
- slant and misinterpret
- bend and misrelate
- bend and misinterpret
- twist and misrelate
- twist and misinterpret
- warp and misrelate
- warp and misinterpret
- distort and misrelate
- distort and misinterpret
- misrepresent and misrelate
- misrepresent and misinterpret
- pervert and misrelate
- pervert and misinterpret
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