misunderstand
Meaning
To understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly.
Synonyms
be amiss
be misled
be mistaken
not comprehend
not grasp
get wrong
be confused
think differently
not understand
think wrongly
be misguided
take wrongly
Translations
fraintendere
παρεξηγώ
entender mal παρανοώ
falsch verstehen
verkeerd begrijpen
yanlış anlamak
entender mal
mal interpréter mal comprendreFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/
Etymology
From Middle English mys-understanden, equivalent to mis- + understand.
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