History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
fallacy

a false or mistaken belief; false reasoning or argument

illusion, misconception

misapprehension

misunderstanding

misunderstanding

misconstruction

(an instance of) inaccurate or wrong understanding

wrong idea, impression

mistake

a wrong opinion, idea or act because of wrong information, lack of ability or skill etc

error, misunderstanding

nonsequitur

a statement or conclusion that does not (seem to) have any connection to what was said or written before

fallacy

MISINTERPRETATION as in Wiktionary
MISINTERPRETATION as in Wikipedia