misunderstand

Definitions

To fail to interpret or understand someone's words or actions correctly.

To have a wrong idea or impression about the nature or meaning of something.

Examples

It is easy to misunderstand the tone of an email when you cannot see the sender's facial expressions.

Please do not misunderstand my intentions; I am only trying to help you succeed.

They managed to misunderstand the instructions, which led to a significant delay in the project.

Synonyms

misinterpret mistake misconstrue misjudge confuse misapprehend misread

Antonyms

understand comprehend grasp interpret perceive discern realize