misunderstand
verbHow many syllables in misunderstand?
There are 4 syllables in the word misunderstand.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:
be amiss
be at cross-purposes with
construe
get the wrong idea (about)
interpret
misapprehend
misconceive
misconstrue
mishear
misinterpret
misjudge
misperceive
misread
miss
mistake
see
Antonyms for misunderstand:
absorb
accept
acknowledge
anticipate
appreciate
apprehend
assimilate
be able to see
be aware
be aware of
be certain
be cognizant of
be conscious of
be familiar with
be sensitive to
be sure
behold
believe
catch
catch on
catch on to
catch the drift
clarify
clear up
cognize
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