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

  • (..) We found your name in his daily planner. He never showed. I waited for over an hour. Why would someone do this to him? Oh, you misunderstand, professor. He was shot, yes. But what you see in the photograph... ...Monsieur Sauni're did to himself. Teacher, all four are dead. (..)
    2006 The Da Vinci Code