Definition of MISUNDERSTAND

misunderstand

Meanings

Verb

  • interpret in the wrong way
  • To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.

Synonyms

be amiss, misapprehend, misconceive, misconstrue, misinterpret, take the wrong way

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