Misinterpret vs Misrepresent - What's the difference?
misinterpret | misrepresent |
To make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand.
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As verbs the difference between misinterpret and misrepresent
is that misinterpret is to make an incorrect interpretation; to misunderstand while misrepresent is to represent falsely; to inaccurately portray something.misinterpret
English
Verb
(en verb)citation, page= , passage=For Ralph, any encouragement is too much. When Lisa gives Ralph a valentine bearing that locomotive pun that so affected The Simpsons’ showrunner, Ralph misinterprets the gesture as a genuine display of romantic interest rather than a gesture of pity from a thoughtful young geek to a friendless goober. }}