mistranslate

[ mis-trans-leyt, -tranz-, mis-trans-leyt, -tranz- ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·trans·lat·ed, mis·trans·lat·ing.

1. to translate incorrectly.

Other Words From

• mistrans·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of mistranslate¹

First recorded in 1525–35; mis- ¹ + translate

Example Sentences

Are they not given to those who misunderstand Plato and who mistranslate Aristotle?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• distort
• exaggerate
• misinterpret
• misread
• misunderstand
• pervert