mishear
verb (used with object)
to hear incorrectly or imperfectly.
had misheard
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past perfectof mishear.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But this was the first time I wondered if I had misheard him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
A British source said Truss had misheard during the meeting, and rejected Peskov's characterisation of the West's understanding of the conflict.
From Reuters ● Feb. 11, 2022
FESSENHEIM, France — When President Emmanuel Macron announced the revival of nuclear energy in an address to the nation last month, residents of a small town in eastern France initially thought they had misheard him.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 18, 2021
Knowing that the Libyan regime claimed to be democratic, the staff member thought he had misheard.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2021
I turned my head, certain I had misheard him.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
