5
misreckon(verb, get, mistake, error, misconstrue)
5
mix up(verb, expression, confuse, mistake, overlook)
5
twist(verb, misinterpret)
4
be amiss(verb, expression, idiom)
4
misrepresent(verb, misconstrue, misinterpret)
4
pervert
3
make a mistake(verb, expression, idiom, slip)
3
miscomprehend(verb, get, mistake, misconstrue, misinterpret)
3
miscount(noun, verb, disregard, blow, confuse)
3
misdeem(verb, confuse, overlook, misconstrue, misinterpret)
3
misknow(verb, get, confuse, mistake, overlook)
2
amiss
2
be confused(verb, expression, idiom, get, mistake)
2
be wrong(verb, confuse, overlook, misconstrue, misinterpret)
2
blunder(verb, disregard, blow, confuse, mistake)
2
contort
2
disregard(verb, blow, misconstrue, misread, overestimate)
2
fall into error(expression, idiom, error)
2
falsify(verb, misconstrue)
2
give
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