misunderstand
verb (used with object), mis·un·der·stood, mis·un·der·stand·ing.
Origin of misunderstand
Synonyms for misunderstand
Related Words for misunderstand
misread, misinterpret, miscalculate, confuse, misjudge, misconstrue, misconceive, confound, misapply, fail, miss, misapprehend, mistake, misreckon, misknowExamples from the Web for misunderstand
Contemporary Examples of misunderstand
Contraception is not abortion, and those who misunderstand this subject do harm to the pro-life cause.
The House Republicans, and, unfortunately, many of my brothers and sisters in the media, misunderstand what is going on here.
Adam Lankford on how we misunderstand the psychology of suicide bombers.
But this, dear reader, is to misunderstand the point of the fast.
That bill passed because North Dakota lawmakers “misunderstand the role of the FDA in approving drugs,” Kromenaker said.
Historical Examples of misunderstand
I am sure our own people will not misunderstand, nor will the world misconstrue.
Cadge thinks me still betrothed to John, so she affected to misunderstand.
The Bacillus of BeautyHarriet Stark
"You do not offend, but you misunderstand me," said Belinda.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
He said he didn't want me to misunderstand him and think he liked me, because he doesn't.
Good IndianB. M. Bower
But of course I misunderstand people if they won't explain themselves.
The Incomplete AmoristE. Nesbit