Misinterpret

Misunderstand

Confuse

Obscure

Muddle

Misconstrue

Distort

Garble

1 Antonym: Misinterpret

A slight change in context can cause people to misinterpret the meaning of a statement.

Her comments were misinterpreted as criticism when she only intended to offer advice.

The negotiator was careful with his words to ensure that his intentions were not misinterpreted.

The student misinterpreted the teacher’s instructions and completed the wrong assignment.

2 Antonym: Misunderstand

They often misunderstand each other because they have different communication styles.

Her kind gesture was misunderstand as a sign of disinterest, causing unnecessary tension.

It’s important to ask questions if you’re unsure, to avoid misunderstandings.

We should make sure to communicate clearly to prevent any potential misunderstandings.

3 Antonym: Misconstrue

The comment was easily misconstrue as an insult, though it was meant as a compliment.

She worried that her intentions might be misconstrue by her colleagues, leading to conflict.

His silence was misconstrue as indifference, when he was actually deep in thought.

It’s important to be precise with your language to avoid misconstruing your message.

4 Antonym: Garble

The poor phone connection caused his voice to garble, making it difficult for me to understand him.

The instructions were garble during the transmission, leading to confusion among the team.

The message was garble by the loud noise in the background, leaving everyone puzzled.

The audio file was corrupted, resulting in garble speech that was impossible to decipher.