misapprehension
[mis-ap-ri-hen-shuh n]
noun
Origin of misapprehension
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Related Words for misapprehension
misinterpretation, confusion, delusion, error, misconception, mix-up, mistake, misconstruction, misjudgment, confoundingExamples from the Web for misapprehension
Contemporary Examples of misapprehension
In fairness, Arcady has put this misapprehension in context.
The main purpose of the invasion of Iraq, he argued, was to reverse that misapprehension.
Historical Examples of misapprehension
It is the result of apprehension and misapprehension, and bred of race-fear.
The Conquest of FearBasil King
It is my business to correct this misapprehension by telling you what the secret service is not.
The Secret AgentJoseph Conrad
Beyond this morbidness of misapprehension, there was no other morbidness in Hetty's state.
Hetty's Strange HistoryAnonymous
Vulgarity, ignorance, misapprehension are old acquaintances.
Essays, First SeriesRalph Waldo Emerson
"I hope that will correct some of the misapprehension that appears to have been disturbing you," said he.
Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
misapprehension
noun
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