misunderstand

Definition

  • verb: to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly
  • verb: to fail to understand
  • synonyms: misconceive, mistake, miscomprehend

Examples

  • She expressed herself in clear terms that no one could 'misunderstand'.

  • Don't 'misunderstand' me—I'm not criticizing your decision.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hurry! Corpus Christi. Amen. My lady Marian. By what right do you keep me prisoner? You misunderstand my intentions. You've been brought here for your own protection. Protection from whom? From yourself. It seems you've been (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves