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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
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