misapprehend
/ˌmɪsaprɪˈhɛnd
/verb [with object]
Fail to understand (a person or their words) correctly; misinterpret: they seemed not to mind that their more profound utterances were misapprehended as self-help maxims...
- The applicant also complains that the Minister has, in effect, misapprehended his family circumstances and the hardships that will be caused to his wife and his 14-month-old child if his application fails.
- This contention misapprehends the basis for their potential liability.
- It can only become evil to the extent that man turns from God; it is a danger only if its true nature is misapprehended.
Synonyms
misunderstand, misinterpret, put a wrong interpretation on, misconstrue, misconceive, mistake, misread, miss, confuse, confound, take amiss;
miscalculate, err, be mistaken, get the wrong idea, get it/someone wrong, take something the wrong way, receive a false impression, be under a delusion, get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick, be at cross purposes
informal be barking up the wrong tree
Rhymes
- within
- within a bull's roar (of)
- within an ace of
- within an inch of
- within a whisker of
- within call
- within cooee
- within hail
- within limits
- within (or beyond) arm's reach
- within (or in) reach
- within striking distance
- with intent
- with interest
- within the hour
- within —— distance
- with it
- with might and main
- with one accord
- with one eye on
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open