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misunderstand
[ mis-uhn-der-stand ]
verb (used with object)
- to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.
Synonyms: , ,
- to fail to understand or interpret rightly the words or behavior of.
misunderstand
/ ˌɪʌԻəˈæԻ /
verb
- to fail to understand properly
Other 51Թ Forms
- u··ٲԻİ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of misunderstand1
Example Sentences
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
Credit card debt usually starts with poor financial literacy and a misunderstanding of how interest works, Lubo said.
He later posted another message, explaining his comments were not aimed at the "constitutional right to protests", and that he "deeply regrets" any misunderstanding.
But the advisory body has refused to change it, saying instead that it would "clarify language" to "correct the widespread misunderstanding" of the guidance.
Although the utility called the statement a misunderstanding, attorneys called it a “massive cover-up” intended “to conceal from the public that its electrical equipment was the source of several additional ignitions of the Palisades Fire.”
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