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Strongest matches

misconceive, misapprehend, misinterpret

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Example Sentences

Example:He misconceived the nature of the situation and acted accordingly.

Definition:To form a wrong idea or conception about something; to misinterpret or misunderstand. (verb)

From misconceive

Example:She misapprehended his intentions and believed he was being hostile.

Definition:To understand wrongly; to misinterpret or misjudge. (verb)

From misapprehend

Example:The audience misunderstood the director’s intent and misinterpreted the ending of the play.

Definition:To explain or understand in a wrong or misleading way. (verb)

From misinterpret