Misconceive

//ˌmɪskənˈsiːv//

Synonyms for "misconceive" (39 found)

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Closest matches (8)

misconstrue contort distort garble get one wrong get wrong gloss

Verb(1 words)

Strong matches (12)

make a miscue make a mistake misapply misapprehend miscite miscue misdeem misexplain misexplicate misexpound

Verb(2 words)

misapprehend misconstrue

Related words (19)

misidentify misinterpret misjudge misquote misread misrender miss mistake mistranslate misunderstand mock pervert squeeze strain the sense torture twist the words wrench

Verb(2 words)

misinterpret misunderstand

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construe interpret see

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derived

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misconceivable misconceiver misconception

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Sample sentences

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1694, William Congreve, The Double-Dealer Nay, misconceive me not, madam, when I say I have had a gen'rous and a faithful passion, which you had never favoured, but through revenge and policy.

Source: wiktionary

HS2 has never had that. It was missold, misnamed and misconceived. It was promoted as a piece of engineering, rather than as a vital part of the railway.

Source: wiktionary

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