misapprehend
/ˌmɪsaprɪˈhɛnd
/verb [with object]
Fail to understand (a person or their words) correctly; misinterpret: they seemed not to mind that their more profound utterances were misapprehended as self-help maxims...
- The applicant also complains that the Minister has, in effect, misapprehended his family circumstances and the hardships that will be caused to his wife and his 14-month-old child if his application fails.
- This contention misapprehends the basis for their potential liability.
- It can only become evil to the extent that man turns from God; it is a danger only if its true nature is misapprehended.
Synonyms
misunderstand, misinterpret, put a wrong interpretation on, misconstrue, misconceive, mistake, misread, miss, confuse, confound, take amiss;
miscalculate, err, be mistaken, get the wrong idea, get it/someone wrong, take something the wrong way, receive a false impression, be under a delusion, get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick, be at cross purposes
informal be barking up the wrong tree
