Vocabulary Entry

mistaking

|verb • noun

verb

To make an error in understanding or interpreting something.

Example Sentences

"She is mistaking his kindness for romantic interest."

"If you are mistaking the directions, you might get lost."

"He is mistaking the facts in his argument."

noun

Example Sentences

"Her mistaking of the two paintings led to a funny conversation."

"The mistaking of the twins is common among their friends."

"His mistaking of the date caused him to miss the meeting."