misperceive

/ˌmɪspərˈsiːv/
verb
  1. To understand or interpret something incorrectly.
    • The driver misperceived the distance and nearly hit the car.
    • Many people misperceive shyness as unfriendliness.
    • He misperceived her intentions and thought she was angry.
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