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misunderstand

[ mis-uhn-der-stand ]

verb (used with object)

misunderstood, misunderstanding.
  1. to take (words, statements, etc.) in a wrong sense; understand wrongly.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to fail to understand or interpret rightly the words or behavior of.


misunderstand

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verb

  1. to fail to understand properly
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of misunderstand1

First recorded in 1150–1200, misunderstand is from the Middle English word misunderstanden. See mis- 1, understand
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Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.

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Credit card debt usually starts with poor financial literacy and a misunderstanding of how interest works, Lubo said.

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He later posted another message, explaining his comments were not aimed at the "constitutional right to protests", and that he "deeply regrets" any misunderstanding.

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But the advisory body has refused to change it, saying instead that it would "clarify language" to "correct the widespread misunderstanding" of the guidance.

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Although the utility called the statement a misunderstanding, attorneys called it a “massive cover-up†intended “to conceal from the public that its electrical equipment was the source of several additional ignitions of the Palisades Fire.â€

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