verb
to interpret or understand incorrectly
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It is important not to misperceive the intentions of others in a professional setting.
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Don't misperceive her silence as a sign of disinterest, she's just shy.
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Don't misperceive his laid-back attitude as laziness, he's just chill.
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She didn't want him to misperceive her kindness as a sign of weakness.