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Definition of Misunderstand
1. Verb. Interpret in the wrong way. "Sam and Sue misunderstand the movie "; "She misconstrued my remarks"
Generic synonyms: Construe, Interpret, See
Derivative terms: Misapprehension, Misconception, Misconstrual, Misconstruction, Misinterpretation, Misunderstanding, Misunderstanding
Definition of Misunderstand
1. v. t. To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.
Definition of Misunderstand
1. Verb. To understand incorrectly, while thinking to have understood correctly. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Misunderstand
1. [v -STOOD, -STANDING, -STANDS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Misunderstand
Literary usage of Misunderstand
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Next Great Awakening by Josiah Strong (1902)
"the message of Jesus, it is to misunderstand Christianity, it is to misunderstand
the mission of the church, it is to misunderstand Christ's interpretation ..."
2. The Works of Tobias Smollett by Tobias George Smollett, William Ernest Henley (1899)
"... is Introduced to Emily's Brother—These two Young Gentlemen misunderstand each
other—Pickle departs for the Garrison As they travelled at an easy rate, ..."
3. The Works of Hannah More: With a Sketch of Her Life by Hannah More (1827)
"... those who misunderstand, degrade and . the dread of a laugh. Though they know
that they have not only religion but reason on their side, yet it requires ..."
4. Memorials and Correspondence of Charles James Fox by Charles James Fox (1853)
"You may disbelieve, but you cannot misunderstand me now; and what you suspected
at Kingsgate was that Lord Bute saw the King in private and influenced ..."
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