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Antonyms for misapprehension


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mis-ap-ri-hen-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs æp rɪˈhɛn ʃən



Definition of misapprehension

Origin :
  • 1620s; from mis- (1) + apprehension. Related: Misapprehensive.
  • noun misunderstanding
Example sentences :
  • It is the result of apprehension and misapprehension, and bred of race-fear.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It is my business to correct this misapprehension by telling you what the secret service is not.
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Beyond this morbidness of misapprehension, there was no other morbidness in Hetty's state.
  • Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
  • Vulgarity, ignorance, misapprehension are old acquaintances.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "I hope that will correct some of the misapprehension that appears to have been disturbing you," said he.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Ye see, the young gentleman's under a misapprehension entirely.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "There's a misapprehension, if I may make so bold as to point it out," put in Blood quietly.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He had invaded the convent under a misapprehension, for which it was ridiculous to blame him.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Let him ever remain under his misapprehension which was so much more flattering for him.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • This misapprehension, for it is nothing else, was no doubt my fault.
  • Extract from : « Notes on My Books » by Joseph Conrad

Synonyms for misapprehension

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