Definition of Misunderstand
Misunderstand
mis·un·der·stand


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to understand some communication incorrectly or to not understand it at all;

e.g. I didn't want to misunderstand her instructions, so I asked her to clarify what she meant.

(verb)
to understand someone's words or actions incorrectly, or to not understand them at all;

e.g. He will misunderstand you if you do not explain exactly what you want him to do.



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