transitive. To mistake, misunderstand.

transitive. To take wrongly, misuse.

transitive. To have a misconception with regard to (an opinion, statement, action, purpose, etc.); to misapprehend the meaning or intention of; to…

transitive. (a) To mean or intend mistakenly or imperfectly. (b) To misinterpret.

transitive. To bestow on a wrong or inappropriate object; to bestow (one's affection, confidence, etc.) misguidedly; †to spend (time) unprofitably…