Dictionary

1. (

• misinterpretation ,
• misunderstanding ,
• mistaking

) putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning" ;

1. (

• mistake ,
• misidentify

) identify incorrectly; "Don't mistake her for her twin sister" ;

2. (

• err ,
• mistake ,
• slip

) to make a mistake or be incorrect ;