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

  • (..) Yes, he and I don't exactly see eye-to-eye, sir. What I mean to say is... Well, he's not like you. He might misunderstand. Yes, it would be no light without the dark. And so it is with magic, myself I always strive (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
  • (..) See, I couldn't think of anyone else to go to. The other professors... Well, they're not like you. They might misunderstand. Go on. I was in the library the other night. In the restricted section. And I picked something (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince