interprets away

A form of interpret away — 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.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of interpret away
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APA

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Chicago

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