misunderstanding
1. putting the wrong interpretation on (Freq. 1) - his misinterpretation of the question caused his error - there was no mistaking her meaning • Syn: misinterpretation, mistaking • Derivationally related forms: mistake (for: mistaking), misunderstand, misinterpret (for: misinterpretation) • Hypernyms: interpretation • Hyponyms: imbroglio, misconstrual, misconstruction, misreading 2. an understanding of something that is not correct - he wasn't going to admit his mistake - make no mistake about his intentions - there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister • Syn: mistake, misapprehension • Derivationally related forms: misapprehend (for: misapprehension), misunderstand, mistake (for: mistake) • Hypernyms: misconception
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