misunderstand, misunderstanding
I must have said something that gave you the wrong idea, but you shouldn't have misunderstood me like that.
— 双重赔偿 (1944)
He beat up the guy because he mistakenly thought his girlfriend was seeing him.
— 分手的决心 (2022)
I don't want you to get the wrong idea; it's just that I can't betray Bianca.
— 充气娃娃之恋 (2007)
Everyone thinking you’re afraid of them is a complete misunderstanding.
— 蝴蝶梦 (1940)