misunderstanding

Nouns

(n) putting the wrong interpretation on
- his misinterpretation of the question caused his error
- there was no mistaking her meaning
misinterpretation, mistaking,
(n) an understanding of something that is not correct
- he wasn't going to admit his mistake
- make no mistake about his intentions
- there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister
misapprehension, mistake,

Synonyms

misinterpretation mistaking misapprehension mistake

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