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misapprehension

noun

/ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

misunderstanding, mistake, error, misconception

understanding, clarity, comprehension

common misapprehension, under a misapprehension, serious misapprehension

A time of intense difficulty or danger

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

A person who receives a gift or donation.