Antonyms for misunderstand


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mis-uhn-der-stand
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstænd


Definition of misunderstand

Origin :
  • c.1200; see mis- (1) + understand. Related: Misunderstood; misunderstanding.
  • verb get the wrong idea
Example sentences :
  • I am sure our own people will not misunderstand, nor will the world misconstrue.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Cadge thinks me still betrothed to John, so she affected to misunderstand.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • "You do not offend, but you misunderstand me," said Belinda.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • He said he didn't want me to misunderstand him and think he liked me, because he doesn't.
  • Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
  • But of course I misunderstand people if they won't explain themselves.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • I feared that you might misunderstand the motives which have dictated my conduct.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Do not imagine that I can misunderstand it; it does you honour.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • Here, let me say at once, lest some of you misunderstand me, that I have extremely little to report.
  • Extract from : « The Method By Which The Causes Of The Present And Past Conditions Of Organic Nature Are To Be Discovered.--The Origination Of Living Beings » by Thomas H. Huxley
  • Is it not strange how the two great brothers are led to misunderstand each other?
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • Neither you nor—nor Miss Howes must misunderstand my motives.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for misunderstand

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