misunderstand Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb interpret in the wrong way
    misinterpret; misconceive; be amiss; misconstrue; misapprehend.
    • Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism
    • She misconstrued my remarks

WordNet

Mis*un`der*stand" transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Misunderstood ; present participle & verbal noun Misunderstanding
Definitions
  1. To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.

Webster 1913