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misapprehend

verb

/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

Meaning

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.

misunderstand, misconstrue, misinterpret, mistake

understand, grasp, comprehend

easily misapprehend, misapprehend instructions, misapprehend meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

to do something to an excessive degree

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

to mention things one by one; to list or count