misunderstand

/ˌmɪsˌʌndɚˈstænd/

• Verb
• to fail to understand (someone or something) correctly
1. Don't misunderstand me—I'm not criticizing your decision.
2. You misunderstood my question.
3. He feels that the critics have completely misunderstood his movies.
4. She expressed herself in clear terms that no one could misunderstand.