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interpret away

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To smooth out undesired concepts and teachings in a text, often one of fundamental importance to a religion or ideology, by interpreting that text contrary to its spirit or original meaning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • While there is much room for reassessing the specifics, the basic fact that the Bible teaches some form of patriarchy cannot be interpreted away.

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