 misunderstanding |
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| 1. | [ noun ] putting the wrong interpretation on | |
| Synonyms: | mistaking misinterpretation | |
| Examples: | "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error" "there was no mistaking her meaning" |
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| Related terms: | interpretation misconstrual imbroglio misreading mistake misread | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an understanding of something that is not correct | |
| Synonyms: | mistake misapprehension | |
| Examples: | "he wasn't going to admit his mistake" "make no mistake about his intentions" "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister" |
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| Related terms: | misconception misconstrue | |
| Similar spelling: |
misunderstand misunderstood |
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