MISUNDERSTAND

misconstrue, misinterpret, misconceive, misunderstand, misapprehend, be amiss

(verb) interpret in the wrong way; “Don’t misinterpret my comments as criticism”; “She misconstrued my remarks”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Verb

misunderstand (third-person singular simple present misunderstands, present participle misunderstanding, simple past and past participle misunderstood)

(transitive) To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.

Synonyms

• take (something) the wrong way

Source: Wiktionary

Mis*un`der*stand", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Misunderstood; p. pr. & vb. n. Misunderstanding.]

Definition: To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition