misapprehend

[ mis-ap-ri-hend ]

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verb (used with object)

to misunderstand.

Origin of misapprehend

First recorded in 1645–55; mis-¹ + apprehend

Other words from misapprehend

mis·ap·pre·hend·ing·ly, adverb

Words Nearby misapprehend

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How to use misapprehend in a sentence

I suppose your Honor did not misapprehend my last remark and that no one did.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave | Various
"If you misapprehend me so——" began Francesco, but his cousin interrupted him with heightening scorn.
Love-at-Arms | Raphael Sabatini
Mrs. Gilman's attitude toward the bearing and rearing of children is easy to misapprehend.
Women as World Builders | Floyd Dell
"Again you misapprehend me," cried Lord Julian, between concern and indignation.
Captain Blood | Rafael Sabatini
Any one who does not happen to hear or notice this remark, is almost certain to misapprehend Dina's parentage.
Play-Making | William Archer

British Dictionary definitions for misapprehend

misapprehend

/ (ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd) /

verb

(tr) to misunderstand

Derived forms of misapprehend

misapprehensive, adjective
misapprehensively, adverb
misapprehensiveness, noun

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