Synonyms for misunderstand

Grammar : Verb

Spell : mis-uhn-der-stand

Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstænd

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Définition of misunderstand

Origin : c.1200; see mis- (1) + understand. Related: Misunderstood; misunderstanding.

verb get the wrong idea

Example sentences :

I am sure our own people will not misunderstand, nor will the world misconstrue.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Cadge thinks me still betrothed to John, so she affected to misunderstand.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

"You do not offend, but you misunderstand me," said Belinda.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

He said he didn't want me to misunderstand him and think he liked me, because he doesn't.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

But of course I misunderstand people if they won't explain themselves.
Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit

I feared that you might misunderstand the motives which have dictated my conduct.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Do not imagine that I can misunderstand it; it does you honour.
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

Here, let me say at once, lest some of you misunderstand me, that I have extremely little to report.
Extract from : « The Method By Which The Causes Of The Present And Past Conditions Of Organic Nature Are To Be Discovered.--The Origination Of Living Beings » by Thomas H. Huxley

Is it not strange how the two great brothers are led to misunderstand each other?
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

Neither you nor—nor Miss Howes must misunderstand my motives.
Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

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