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misunderstanding

/ˌmɪsəndɚsˈtændɪŋ/ · 16 letters · 11 distinct letters

  1. noun

    putting the wrong interpretation on

    his misinterpretation of the question caused his error

  2. noun

    an understanding of something that is not correct

    he wasn't going to admit his mistake

  3. verb

    interpret in the wrong way

    Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism

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