misunderstand is the dictionary form of misunderstood Definition of misunderstand
misunderstood
1. [ verb ] interpret in the wrong way
Synonyms: misconstrue misapprehend misconceive ke_amiss be_amiss misinterpret
Examples:

"Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism" "She misconstrued my remarks"

Related terms: interpret mistake misconception misinterpretation misconstrual
Similar spelling:   misunderstand
  misunderstanding