Misunderstand

//mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd//

Word Type

Verb

The word "misunderstand" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

misunderestimate misunderstandable misunderstander misunderstanding misunderstandingly

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

construe interpret see

Related Terms

Related Terms

incorrectly understand

Synonym Network

misconstrue take wrong way

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