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misunderstand
verb
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Divide misunderstand into syllables:

mis · un · der · stand

How to pronounce misunderstand:

Definition of misunderstand:

misunderstand (verb):
to fail to understand
interpret in the wrong way.
to fail to understand properly

Synonyms for misunderstand:

misconceivemissmisapprehendmishearmistakemisjudgemisinterpretconstruemisconstrueinterpret
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Antonyms for misunderstand:

deducerecognisesurmiseenlightendisbelievereckonsuspectanticipatesympathizeacknowledge
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